Service Technician

Service Technician
Maintenance
Wheeling,Illinois Direct Hire
MAINTENANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN 1STSHIFT
* Custom equipment manufacturer with a diverse book of business selling to aerospace, military and the automotive sector is hiring for aTOP-NOTCH1STSHIFTService / Maintenance Technicians
* A proven track record with 68 years success is hiring to the organization due to growth and expansion
* They need technicians that are excellent problem solvers, and looking to work for a department that can assist with improving turnaround times, drive continuous improvement and assist the service team
* LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
* People who we have placed at this company describe them as family oriented and place that cares about their employees successes
BENEFITS:
* Medical, dental, vision and 401K
* Unlimited growth potential
* Entrepreneurial environment with the opportunity to create and develop new processes
* Work-life balance
* Flexible hours
* Good vacation package
* Salary is 28/hr. $32/hr. (depending on education and experience)
* Optional 5-10 hours of overtime per week
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Install, troubleshoot, and repair machinery per customer specifications, following technical plans and electrical schematics, as well as leveraging your mechanical system understanding.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services, repairs, and customer interactions.
* Assist the manager and acts as the contact person for customers with complaints, troubleshooting and repairs
* Dismantle and breakdown equipment to assess problems and come up with solutions to troubleshoot, repair and fix units as need
* Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting working on hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, sprockets, circuit boards, panels, valves, motors, etc.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
* BS/BA/AAS is preferred, ideally Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology or similar or an equivalent of 5+ years in a Maintenance or Service Technician type role
* 2+ years of in a maintenance / service troubleshooting experience
* Experience working in a complex or custom assembly, electromechanical assembly, machining, CNC, fabrication, welding or other related industrial environments preferred
* Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; skilled with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, gears, and related
* Able to read blueprints and electrical schematics
* Experience with using a multi-meter and troubleshooting electrical circuit problems
* Ability to clearly identify problem areas and communicate problems to customers and Operations
* Experience creating and executing practical solutions problems in a manufacturing environment
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand, read, write, and speak English required.
* Capability to multitask and manage multiple projects