Mechanical Support Technician

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Mechanical Repair Technician to join our Laboratory Support Team in Northbrook, IL. If you are a go-getter with hands on experience in hydraulics, this could be a great role for you! This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary technical education or three years of relevant experience preferred .
• Generally, 4 Years or more of related experience or demonstrated competency.
• Ensures customer convenient solutions meet both customer and company needs.
• Demonstrates ability to proactively adapt actions through preparation and contingency plans.
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form
• Follows instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Develops and delivers clear, impactful, actionable communications to all stakeholders.
• Is a highly trusted, direct, and truthful individual.
• Basic knowledge of common laboratory tests and equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operations, maintenance and procedure manuals.
• Ability to compose routine reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present standard information and respond to questions from individuals or small groups of internal or external clients.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions to provide support for testing activities.
• Evaluates laboratory support activity results and may review data for conformance with specifications.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
• As applicable, records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record of laboratory support activities.
• May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results, as directed.
• Performs routine maintenance on existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures using established procedures.
• Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements and compliance with the local laws.
• May procure equipment or materials/supplies on behalf of the laboratory.
• May support training of others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures and/or laboratory infrastructure.
• Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Designs and builds test fixtures.
• Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices
• Performs other duties as directed.

Benefits

• This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country.
• We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED