Flender has 125+ years of experience in gearbox manufacturing. Our mission is to provide innovative drivetrain solutions that improve our customers’ competitiveness.

Travel: up to 70% of the time, up to four (4) weeks at a time. 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 race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Service

Technician performs work on wind and industrial gearboxes, main shafts, couplings, spare parts, and related components both in the shop and in the field. The technician provides technical expertise at customer sites, adding to or preserving the value of customer assets through efficient execution of service orders and ensuring customer satisfaction. Job Planning and Preparation Participate in planning for assigned jobs, including gathering and preparing tools, PPE, parts, and other items required.

Make transportation and lodging arrangements and notify Field Service Lead for the job. Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSA) prior to every recent job. Manage travel delays and communicate changes in travel plans with the job Lead.

Follow all travel‑related policies. Field and Shop Service Activities Perform endoscope inspections, visual inspections, and similar diagnostic procedures on gearboxes and components on wind and industrial units at customer sites. Repair, remove, and/or install gearboxes and components on wind and industrial units at customer sites (main shafts, pitch tubes, gears, bearings, gating accessories, brake assemblies, shrink disks, lubrication and filter systems, module sections).





Provide supplementary services for customers as assigned by the job Lead. Assist with and support similar responsibilities and tasks in a workshop setting and in the field. Inspect, properly maintain, and safely operate all PPE, material‑handling equipment, vehicles, rigging, and tools prior to and after every use.

Follow all equipment procedures and notify the job Lead or Field Service Manager of missing, broken, or otherwise inadequate resources. Documentation and Customer Requirements Complete and submit all job‑related documents, reports, and administrative processes accurately and in a timely manner. Follow all customer and job‑specific procedures regarding site check‑in, check‑out, training, reporting, wrap‑up, incident reports, and other similar requirements of working at a site.

Use data to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions. Attend training courses, seminars, or on‑the‑job instruction as directed. Assist with special projects as assigned and provide short‑term coverage for other positions as needed.

Technical competency in gearbox failure analysis, diagnosis, repair procedures, installation and removal. Advanced knowledge of data collection and report writing; effective analysis and synthesis of numeric and technical data. Advanced computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Skype for Business, Office 365, and other office programs).

Ability to build and maintain relationships across departments and manage projects and tasks with others at distant work sites. Operate a computer up to 8 hours per day. Perform visual inspections, read small print, discern colors, and maintain visual awareness of environmental hazards.

Travel from home location up to 70% of the time, up to 4 weeks at a time. Work a flexible on‑call schedule as needed (weekends, weeknights, holidays). Negative result on all pre‑employment, reasonable‑basis, and post‑accident drug screens.

Personal automobile insurance on any personal vehicle used for business purposes. #

📌 Workshop/Field Service Technician- Wind (Waterloo)
🏢 Flender Corporation PE Canada
📍 Waterloo