Maintenance Technician (Electrical or Mechanical)

Gleason Company; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Technician, where your expertise in electrical and mechanical repairs will be highly valued. This role involves working on a variety of machines, including CNC, while ensuring the highest quality standards are met. With a commitment to employee development, this innovative firm offers excellent benefits, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment. If you take pride in your work and are looking for a place to grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values your contributions and helps you build a fulfilling career in the manufacturing industry.

Benefits

6% Company 401(k) match

Flexible scheduling options

NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program

Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Formal and informal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical repairs in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings and perform preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on production machines.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Electrical Repairs

Mechanical Repairs

CNC Machines

Preventative Maintenance

Multi-meter Test Instruments

Power Distribution

Fluid Systems

Assembly Drawings Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Maintenance

Tools

Common Hand Tools

Safety Equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Electrical or Mechanical)

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation, Loves Park, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM

About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries.
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. We are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, we invite you to read on and learn more.

Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
• NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Formal and informal development opportunities.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Based on demonstrated knowledge and expertise, this role will be for experienced Maintenance Technician to repair and work on a wide variety of machines in our production facility. Under supervision, will perform tasks for electrical or mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance activities. We are looking for applicants who are dependable, focused on providing the highest-level quality product to the customer, and take pride in their work. Hiring preference will be to candidates that have experience working on similar machines; specifically CNC machines and machining centers.

Responsibilities:

• Understands principles and follows established protocol for L.O.T.O.
• Understands arc flash/shock hazard application and properly interprets labels
• Understands principles and operation of multi-meter test instruments
• Understands facility power distribution
• Able to properly use common hand tools
• Able to interpret and utilize information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of production equipment
• Understands types, applications, and installation procedures for bearings and lubricants
• Understands the operating principles of a confined fluid system, associated components, and basic schematic interpretation
• Knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
• Knowledge of basic interpretation and utilization of assembly drawings for facilitating the repair sub-assemblies
• Has an understanding of integrated systems for the purpose of fault-finding and facilitation of repair
• Use safe practices at all times

Training schedule: Monday through Friday / 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Work schedule: Monday through Friday / 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM OR 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
All applicants offered employment will complete substance and physical capacity testing.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and / or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities.