Mechanic - Off Highway

What you can look forward to as a Off Highway Mechanic

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs disassembly, inspection, and cleaning of parts
• Complete reassembly of gearboxes including implementing product updates.
• Inspects and reports failure analysis of product and parts.
• Reworks parts as required (machining, drilling, etc.)
• Test gearboxes to ensure functionality.
• Troubleshoots/Diagnose test bench rejects.
• Works independently and may have limited travel locally to customer locations.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Your profile as a Off Highway Mechanic

Required Skills, Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to write English.
• 2+ years previous mechanical experience.
• Basic math and equipment measurement skills in English and intermediate computer skills (order parts in ERP system) required.

Preferred Skills, Education and Experience:

• Technical or vocational school or 2+ years mechanical product experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hand or pneumatic tools; forklift or pallet jack experience
• Previous lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical demands and work environment:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools; or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; verbally communicate and hear safety indicators; breathe through a respirator. The associate must frequently an repetitively lift and /or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment:  While performing the duties of the job, the associate is exposed to a remanufacturing floor atmosphere with some office exposure.

Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, IL

The expected base compensation for this role is $25.00- $26.50 Hourly. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off 
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diverse culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities