Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 40,639 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Danfoss in Freeport, IL is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to repair machine tools used in manufacturing and testing. The role operates Monday-Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM with an hourly wage of $29.50 to $33.00, plus a 7% shift differential and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more in a climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Repair machines used in production and testing.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Replace components such as hoses, belts, seals, and switches.
• Align turrets, spindles, and tailstock; repair conveyors and tanks.
• Identify root causes using 8-D and 4-step problem solving.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing ability

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High School Diploma

Technical school certificate

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Req ID: 47159 Job Location: Freeport IL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss in Freeport, IL is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to repair machine tools used in manufacturing and testing. Responsibilities include performing repairs, preventive maintenance (PM), modifications, installations, and rearrangements of building and production equipment and systems. This 2nd shift position operates Monday-Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM and offers an hourly wage of $29.50 to $33.00, depending on experience, plus a 7% shift differential. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available, with $750 paid after 3 months and $750 after 6 months. Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Repair of machines used in production including chuck repair, replacing hydraulic oil hoses and leaks, replacing lube blocks, valves, belts, cylinders, seals.
• Also aligns turrets, spindles, and tailstock. Repairs chip conveyors and tanks and resolves bearing issues.
• Electrical repair includes replacing switches, solenoids, cooling fans, fuses relays and contactors.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all machines.
• Finds root cause fixes using 8-D and 4-step problems solving analysis.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma
• One (1) year certificate from college or technical school
• Three (3) to six (6) months experience in maintenance.
• Equivalent experience and education will be considered

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits likeannual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.