Floor Assembler- 2nd shift

Flender; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flender in Elgin, IL is seeking a Floor Assembler to join our team on a full-time basis. You will assemble wind turbine power transmissions and subassemblies, reading blueprints and assembly cards, and using tools, ovens, cranes, and forklifts to complete tasks safely and accurately.

Lathe experience is helpful but not required; general shop safety training and ability to work with peers are important. You may supervise lower-grade workers and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years wind turbine assembly experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and assembly cards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wind turbine power transmissions and subassemblies from blueprints, parts lists and assembly cards.
• Operate shop equipment such as cranes, ovens, parts washers, and forklifts.
• Work with peers and supervise lower-grade assemblers as needed.

Skills

General shop safety

Blueprints reading

Measuring equipment use

Ability to learn from peers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Parts washer

Oven operation

Job description

Company Description

Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems and has the reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components for 120 years.

We’re now hiring a talented Floor Assembler join our team in Elgin, IL on a full-time basis. If you’re eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career.

For more information on Flender, please see website: www.flender.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Summary:

Performs assembly of wind turbine power transmissions and their subassemblies. Works from blueprints, parts lists and assembly cards. Uses parts washers, freezers, ovens, cranes, fork trucks, hand, and power tools. Will shim and final assemble gear units. Can work alone, with other assemblers, and oversees lower grade assemblers and May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lathe experience helpful but not required
• General shop safety training
• Shop computers (EATRC, Work Standards)
• Parts washer use
• Crane operation and safety
• Proper use of chains, shackles, and straps
• Oven and induction heaters operation and use
• Must have the ability to be trained by peers
• Hydraulic torque wrench use in including torque specifications
• Proper loctite use. (sealants)
• Measuring equipment use(mic’s, veneers.)
• Knowledge of bearings
• Basic Knowledge of Lean and SPS

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• A combination of formal education, training and experience to acquire knowledge and skills generally equivalent to those possessed by an experienced high school graduate.
• Typically 0-2 years prior experience in wind turbine assembly.

Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are:

Jacob Stupec-Hernandez

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.