Workshop/Field Service Technician- WindApplylocations: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R9670Workshop/Field Service Technician- Wind*Company DescriptionFlender has 125+ years of experience in gearbox manufacturing. Our mission is to provide innovative drivetrain solutions that improve our customers’ competitiveness. We are now hiring a full time, talented Workshop/ Field Service Technician-Wind to join our team based out of Cambridge, ON, Canada.

This position may require up to 70% travel for up to four (4) weeks at a time.For more information on Flender, please see website: 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:The Service Technician performs work on Wind and CS 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 by efficiently executing service orders and ensuring customer satisfaction.Millwrights, mechanics, or individuals with strong mechanical skills are preferred.

The technician will work on various styles of gearboxes and couplings, performing assembly of Wind and CS gearboxes and their sub-assemblies. Work is performed from blueprints, parts lists, and assembly cards and involves the use of parts washers, freezers, ovens, cranes, fork trucks, hand tools, and power tools. The technician will disassemble and assemble gear units, can work independently or with other assemblers, will guide lower grade assemblers, and may perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Essential Responsibilities and TasksJob Planning and Preparation Participate in planning for assigned jobs, including: + Gathering and preparing tools, information, personal protective equipment (PPE), parts, and other items required for the successful execution of the service order + Packaging and coordinating with the assigned planner to ensure all required items are received at the proper time and place + Making transportation and lodging arrangements and notifying the assigned planner and 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 (e.g., 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.Safety, Tools, and Equipment 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.

Notify the Lead or Field Service Manager of safety concerns or potential equipment issues.

Stop working immediately to avoid unsafe practices. 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 by the company.

Ensure proper procedures are followed when working with subcontractors.

Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, a solid work ethic, and a continuous focus on safety and quality of work.

Assist with special projects as assigned.

Provide short‐term coverage for other positions as needed.Required Education and Experience Grade 12 or equivalent GEDCompetencies and Skills Technical competency in gearbox failure analysis and diagnosis, gearbox repair procedures, gearbox installation and removal, component repair and placement, and other similar activities required to diagnose, repair, and maintain wind and industrial gearboxes.

Advanced knowledge of data collection and report writing; able to effectively analyze and synthesize information and communicate numeric and technical data accurately and in an easily understood manner.





Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with co‐workers, supervisors, customers, and other individuals encountered while performing work.

Advanced computer skills, with the ability to accurately and efficiently manage data in spreadsheets and databases, and to utilize advanced features of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Skype for Business, Office 365, and other commonly used office programs.

Ability to build and maintain relationships across departments and work teams, and to effectively manage projects and tasks with others at distant work sites.Ability to operate a computer for up to 8 hours in a workday, including typing and reading from a monitor (for reporting, work instructions, etc.).

Ability to perform visual inspection of objects and the environment, read small print, discern colors, and maintain visual awareness of environmental hazards.

Ability to travel from home location up to 70% of the time and for up to 4 weeks at a time.

Ability to work a flexible on‐call schedule as needed, which may include weekends, weeknights, and some holidays.

A negative result on all pre‐employment, reasonable‐basis, and post‐accident drug screens.

Personal automobile insurance on any personal vehicle used for business purposes.Physical Demands Analysis*Physical Factor*CodeStanding - StationaryOMoving AboutCSittingOLifting (Push and/or Pull while Stationary):- Semi-sedentary (up to 10 lbs.)OClimbingOBalancingOStoopingCKneelingOCrouchingFReachingCHandlingCFingeringFTalkingFHearingCNear VisionCFar VisionCDepth PerceptionOTop of FormBottom of FormTop of FormBottom of FormEnvironmental Factors Analysis*Environmental FactorCodeWorks AloneOWorks With OthersCWorks Around OthersCCustomer/Public ContactOShift Work(Blank)Extended Day WorkFInside 99%OOutside 1%OExtreme HotOExtreme ColdOWet and/or HumidONoiseFMechanical EquipmentCElectrical EquipmentFBurning Material/EquipmentOExplosive Material/EquipmentOMoving ObjectsCHigh PlacesOFumes/OdorsODirt/DustOGasesOOther(Blank)*Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are:AnnMarie DayFlender 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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📌 Workshop/Field Service Technician- Wind (Cambridge)
🏢 Flender
📍 Cambridge