Equipment Maintenance Technician
Flex · Illinois
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Flex (industrial) in Illinois.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Automation, Injection molding
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$96k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- ✓ PLC 47%
- Welding 33%
- ✓ Automation 22%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary
The Equipment Maintenance Technician will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Equipment Maintenance Manager.
10:00p.m. - 6:30am Sun-Thurs
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- ◆Utilize digital multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment issues.
- ◆Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- ◆Diagnose and repair industrial equipment including PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, and automated machinery.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems including pumps, cylinders, valves, regulators, and related components.
- ◆Apply systematic troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes, reduce downtime, and implement corrective actions.
- ◆Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on production and facility equipment.
- ◆Support maintenance work order completion and provide accurate documentation of repairs and findings.
- ◆Coordinate with OEMs and equipment vendors when technical support or specialized repairs are required.
- ◆Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and company policies.
Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree in a technical field, military technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓Minimum of 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to use diagnostic tools and interpret technical schematics.
- ✓Extensive experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- ✓Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial controls, automation systems, and related manufacturing equipment.
- ✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize maintenance activities.
- ✓Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
- ✓Experience with injection molding machines, molding processes, and related auxiliary equipment is highly preferred. Familiarity with injection molding concepts, processing parameters, and troubleshooting is a plus.
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A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement