Maintenance Technician / 1st Shift Requisition ID: 43497 Job Location(s): Freeport, IL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Function: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site **Job Description** The candidate in this role will repair machine tools used in manufacturing production and test. They are responsible for performing repair, preventive maintenance (PM), modification, installation and rearrangement of both building and production equipment and systems. This is a 1st Shift position, which pays $29.50 to $33.00 per hour, DOE. **Job Responsibilities** Repair of machines used in production including chuck repair, replacing hydraulic oil hoses and leaks, replacing lube blocks, valves, belts, cylinders, seals. Also aligns turrets, spindles, and tailstock. Repairs chip conveyors and tanks and resolves bearing issues. Electrical repair includes replacing switches, solenoids, cooling fans, fuses relays and contactors. Performs preventative maintenance on all machines. Finds root cause fixes using 8-D and 4-step problems solving analysis. **Background & Skills** + High School Diploma + One (1) year certificate from college or technical school + Three (3) to six (6) months experience + Equivalent experience and education will be considered **LANGUAGE SKILLS:** Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. **MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:** Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. **REASONING ABILITY:** Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. **Physical Demands and Work Environment** The candidate in this role will repair machine tools used in manufacturing production and test. They are responsible for performing repair, preventive maintenance (PM), modification, installation and rearrangement of both building and production equipment and systems. Repair of machines used in production including chuck repair, replacing hydraulic oil hoses and leaks, replacing lube blocks, valves, belts, cylinders, seals. Also aligns turrets, spindles, and tailstock. Repairs chip conveyors and tanks and resolves bearing issues. Electrical repair includes replacing switches, solenoids, cooling fans, fuses relays and contactors. Performs preventative maintenance on all machines. Finds root cause fixes using 8-D and 4-step problems solving analysis. **Employee Benefits** + Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off annually for newly hired employees + 13 paid holidays, including floating holidays annually + Annual Bonus Program + 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and safe harbor contributions + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance eligibility upon date of hire + Company paid Basic Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (with enhanced buy up option) + Optional Life Insurance & AD&D (including Spouse/Child Optional) coverage + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spendingand a Health Savings Account (including company contribution) if enrolled in applicable Danfoss Medical Plan + Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance + Paid Bereavement Leave + Military Leave Benefits + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Reimbursement for industry/organization membership dues, home office expenses, etc., based on established eligibility criteria + Employee Assistance Program + Employee Job Referral Bonus Program + Voluntary benefits such as: Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity and Fraud Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance + Additional benefits such as virtual physical therapy sessions, fitness membership programs, and day care provider network assistance **Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow** At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees. Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.