Equipment Maintenance Technician (Lead)

Flex•Buffalo Grove, IL

8d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary The Equipment Maintenance Lead will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Equipment Maintenance Manager. 0600a-0230p M-F

Requirements

Associate degree in a related technical field, military technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using diagnostic tools and technical schematics.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, including material handling systems, dryers, chillers, temperature controllers, and automation/robotics.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system issues.
Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting using digital multimeters, clamp meters, and diagnostic tools.
Ability to follow and use electrical schematics and control drawings.
Diagnose and repair industrial equipment involving PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, and automated machinery.
Diagnose and repair industrial equipment involving Hydraulic & Pneumatic: Pumps, cylinders, valves, regulators.
Apply strong troubleshooting methodologies to identify root cause failures, minimize downtime, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Provide hands-on technical support during difficult breakdowns and mentor technicians on best practices and proper troubleshooting techniques.
Assist the Maintenance Manager with work order assignment, job prioritization, and labor allocation to meet production and safety goals.
Assist with the management and organization of maintenance spare parts inventory, including critical spares tracking, usage analysis, and reordering to reduce downtime.
Communicate directly with OEMs and equipment vendors for technical support, documentation review, parts identification, and guidance during complex machine repairs.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and maintenance process enhancements.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company policies.