Equipment Maintenance Technician

Flex•Buffalo Grove, IL

1d•$34 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Maintenance Technician will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Equipment Maintenance Manager. This role operates on a Sunday-Thursday schedule from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. We encourage individuals who are excited about a role but may not meet every qualification to apply.

Requirements

Associate degree in a 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 electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to use diagnostic tools and interpret technical schematics.
Extensive experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial controls, automation systems, and related manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize maintenance activities.
Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with injection molding machines, molding processes, and related auxiliary equipment is highly preferred.
Familiarity with injection molding concepts, processing parameters, and troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Utilize digital multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment issues.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Diagnose and repair industrial equipment including PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, and automated machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems including pumps, cylinders, valves, regulators, and related components.
Apply systematic troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes, reduce downtime, and implement corrective actions.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on production and facility equipment.
Support maintenance work order completion and provide accurate documentation of repairs and findings.
Coordinate with OEMs and equipment vendors when technical support or specialized repairs are required.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and company policies.