Industrial Mechanic: Rail & Drive Systems Expert

ZF Group; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Supportive team environment

Diverse culture

Community outreach activities

Job summary

ZF Services, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Mechanic-Industrial to troubleshoot, repair, remanufacture and refurbish Industrial and Rail units. You will read blueprints, operate tools, and create work instructions while supporting 5S/LEAN initiatives.

You should have a strong mechanical background, English proficiency, ERP experience, and the ability to train customers or field staff. This role offers a competitive hourly base and career growth within ZF.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, PC skills, and ERP experience.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of hand and pneumatic tools.
• Read and understand technical drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Previous machine tool experience (grinder, lathe, vertical mill) preferred.
• Knowledge of ZF Industrial and Rail products preferred.
• Knowledge of high voltage automotive or the ability to learn through ZF training preferred.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
• Documentation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all Industrial Drive product troubleshooting and repair tasks in Vernon Hills.
• Complete repair and remanufacture of Industrial and Rail units including disassembly, inspection, parts ordering, remanufacturing and packaging for completed units.
• Clean, sandblast and or paint products or parts.
• Create and modify work instructions for Rail and Industrial products through product specific technical manuals, updated OEE standards and remanufacturing industry techniques
• 5s and LEAN project participation for Industrial and Rail departments.
• Perform troubleshooting (verbal or in person) with customers.
• Provide product training to new customers (in house or field).
• May provide field service support for all Industrial Drive products including product operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Perform pre-delivery/engineering inspections (when required)
• Actively participate in warranty determination process.

Skills

Excellent communication

ERP experience

Read/write/speak English

Verbal and written communication

Computer systems

Hand tools knowledge

Pneumatic tools

Read blueprints/schematics

Machine tool experience (grinder, lat​

Knowledge of ZF Industrial and Rail

High voltage automotive knowledge

Forklift and pallet jack experience

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

ZF Services, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Mechanic-Industrial to troubleshoot, repair, remanufacture and refurbish Industrial and Rail units. You will read blueprints, operate tools, and create work instructions while supporting 5S/LEAN initiatives.

You should have a strong mechanical background, English proficiency, ERP experience, and the ability to train customers or field staff. This role offers a competitive hourly base and career growth within ZF.