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Elgin, IL, USA
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Elgin, IL, USA
Junior
Assists with final testing of wind turbine power transmissions and subassemblies. Verifies units against parts lists and test protocols, assembles fixtures, connects sensors and probes, operates test stands, monitors equipment, inspects for defects and oil leaks, performs oil filling and draining, completes post-test assembly, records results in eMPP, and communicates findings with assembly, service, and other teams.
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Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems and has the reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components for 120 years.
 

We're now hiring a talented Tester for our team in Elgin, IL on a full-time basis.  If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career.

For more information on Flender, please see website: www.flender.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary:

Assists in the final testing of wind turbine power transmissions and their subassemblies. Works under the supervision of other testers, leadman or supervisor. May perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.     

                

Job Responsibilities:                                                                                                                                                                                               

  • Verifies units to parts lists, assembly/test card, assembly/test protocols.                                                          
  • Assembles fixtures to unit and installs on test stand.                
  • Connects and wires sensors, motors, and probes per the test criteria. Reports failures when noticed.                                                       
  • Checks units for cleanliness and visually inspects for defects.                                                                     
  • Fills unit with oil per the assembly/test card.
  • Assists in the monitoring of  units during test.
  • Operates test stand and monitors units during test requests guidance when needed.                                                                                                               
  • Inspects units for oil leaks during test.                                                                                                                   
  • Drains oil from test unit after test.                                                  
  • Removes units from test stand and takes off fixtures. 
  • Assists in after test inspection per the criteria set forth in the assembly/test card.                             
  • Performs after test assembly of shrink disc, oil pans, and coolers.
  • Enters information in the eMPP stations.
  • Works along with representatives of other functional groups to include Assembly, Service, or others to communicate the findings on the unit.                                                                                                                                                                   

Marginal Job Functions:                                                                                                                                                              

  • Performs general cleaning to keep work area as clean as possible. 
  • Removal of scrap skids and refuse created during the test process.                           
  • Assists assembly, paint, clean up, and electrical as production schedule allows.   

                                                                                                                                               

NECESSARY PRIOR EXPERIENCE:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

  • Typically 1 year in production environment                                                                               
  • Typically 1 year in testing environment                                                                                                          Demonstration of sound mechanical aptitude                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                              

High school diploma or equivalent GED.




Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are:

Jacob Stupec-Hernandez

Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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