Mechanical Service Technician

Uniflex of America LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Uniflex of America LLC is seeking a skilled Service Technician in Schaumburg, IL. The role involves hands-on mechanical work, troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems, and direct customer interaction across North America.

You will repair, commission, and maintain Uniflex equipment, travel up to 50%, and support the Sales team with quotations. Strong problem-solving and field service experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of machine repair or similar hands-on technical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hydraulic-fluid power knowledge.
• Electrical controls knowledge and ability to troubleshoot circuits.
• Ability to read fluid power and electrical schematics.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site and Service Department repairs and commissioning.
• Travel North America 25–50% for field service and training.
• Prepare quotations for field service, PM, and training.
• Document field service reports with photos when required.
• Collaborate with Germany-based technical team for issue resolution.
• Maintain a clean, organized Service Department and showroom area.
• Assist sales with quotations for spare parts and visits to customers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Field service

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Technical education in Mechanical or Electrical Technology

Tools

Siemens PLC

Siemens HMI

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Position Summary

Uniflex of America LLC, a growing European manufacturer of machinery for the hydraulic hose assembly industry, is seeking a skilled and customer-focused Service Technician to join our team in Schaumburg, Illinois.

This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working directly with customers. The Service Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, commissioning, and maintaining Uniflex equipment both at customer locations and within our Service Department.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, working knowledge of hydraulic systems and electrical controls, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment independently. This role requires regular interaction with customers, internal departments, and our technical team in Germany.

Job Responsibilities

• Work safely both on-site and in our Service Department.
• Perform field service repairs, machine commissioning, and customer training throughout North America. Travel may be approximately 25-50%.
• Troubleshoot and repair machines returned to our Service Department in a timely manner.
• Prepare customer quotations for field service, preventative maintenance, and customer training.
• Assist the Sales team with customer visits to our showroom.
• Complete field service reports and document work with photos when required.
• Work with our technical team in Germany to resolve technical issues as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly Service Department.
• Represent the values and professionalism of Uniflex of America.
• Assist Sales with preparing quotations for spare parts.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve internal and external efficiencies.
• Assist with other service-related responsibilities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of machine repair or similar hands-on technical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic logic, and fluid power.
• Working knowledge of electrical controls and mid-level electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read fluid power and electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Valid driver's license and passport.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or technical education in Mechanical or Electrical Technology or a related field.
• Computer and equipment networking skills or knowledge.
• Previous field service or industrial machinery experience.
• Previous experience updating Siemens PLC and HMI software is a plus.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) after the applicable probationary period.
• Health and dental plans.

Job Type

Full-Time