Maintenance Technician

Location: Elgin, IL
Shift: 2nd (2pm - 10:30pm)
Mon. - Fri.



About SKF: 
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that's dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth.

As an SKF team member, you’ll join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.


Job Description:
This position is responsible for inspecting, repairing, calibrating, replacing, installing, and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and systems in accordance with relevant codes and standards to improve performance and minimize downtime.

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and works directly with other team members as well supervisors and managers and frequently interacts with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Demand Chain. This position requires hands-on experience and the necessary expertise to fulfill the requirements of this position. The candidate will be expected to pass SKF’s written test and possibly a hands-on skill demonstration. This position may require shift work, when needed.

The shift you will be expected to primarily cover: 2pm - 10:30pm Monday thru Friday with available overtime. 


Responsibilities:

• Safely and effectively complete required maintenance task while adhering to OSHA and SKF requirements.
• Maintain work area in a manner that is consistent to 5’s requirements.
• Accurately report time and material used to perform assigned maintenance task.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance to production equipment in a timely matter to insure minimal down time.
• Dismantling, cleaning, fabricating, repairing, replacing, installing, maintaining, assembling, adjusting, and lubricating all types of mechanical equipment.
• Maintain appropriate service and repair records.
• Assist in spare parts optimization and resourcing.
• Coordinate scheduled repairs and calibrations with production to ensure minimal production interruptions.
• Provide on call, after hours support when required by Manager.
• May require shift work.
• Participate in employee training.
• Comply with SKF Group policies and maintain a positive work environment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent; specialized training or certification is a plus.
• 2+yrs of experience repairing and troubleshooting production equipment.
• Experience trouble shooting PLC systems.
• Must provide a good condition tool set.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical schematics is required.
• Comprehensive communication skills in the English language both verbal and written.
• Capacity to work all needed overtime to complete repairs.
• Will be expected to pass SKF’s written test and possibly a hands-on skill demonstration.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Ability to safely operate power and hand tool as needed.
• Basic knowledge of 5’s.
• Prior industrial maintenance experience is a plus!

What You’ll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous vacation plan after completing 90 days of service! 


SKF Celebrates Diversity in the Workplace! We actively develop ourselves and our teams to enable outstanding delivery. We trust the strength of diverse teams and encourage agile ways of working. SKF Honors First responders, and military veteran employees! Women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Many options for best in class medical and dental plans to fit your needs; a wellness plan that includes biometric screening and health risk assessment for you and your spouse and incentives for healthy living!


Invest in your Future. Employees are eligible to begin contributions to the 401k plan after one year of service. Employees can contribute 2% - 50% of their pre-tax earnings. 


SKF Cares! The four fundamental cornerstones of SKF Care - Business, Environment, Employees, and the Community are critical for us to sustain long-term success. 


Much more! Growth opportunities, voluntary critical illness coverage, employee assistance program, life insurance, vehicle discount programs, mobile phone discounts, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!


Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Elgin, IL
Job ID: 16976
Full Time
Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm Monday thru Friday with available overtime

Pay $30.31 per hour


SKF provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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