Mechanic - Industrial

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

Req ID 91662 | Vernon Hills, United States ZF Services, LLC

What you can look forward to as a Mechanic- Industrial

• 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.

Your profile as a Mechanic- Industrial

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication skills, PC skills, and ERP experience required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Computer systems and skills required.
• Knowledge of hand and pneumatic tools required
• Extensive mechanical background and good communication skills (verbal & written) required. Must be able to 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

Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, IL

The expected base compensation for this role is $28.00- $30.00 Hourly. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diverse culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Mechanic 4- Industrial

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran