Small Engine Mechanic jobs in Peoria, IL

IMMEDIATELY HIRING: Assemblers with diesel/engine/electrical and strong mechanical skills for our automation assembly department

• 1st Shift - Monday-Friday 6 AM - 2:30 PM
• $1000 Sign-On Bonus for those with 3 yrs Troubleshooting Mechanic Experience. See HR for Payout Schedule.
• Wages dependent on mechanical/troubleshooting experience.

Who is Jtec

Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams. Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles: safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more. We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together.

What is Jtec

Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry. In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born: the CarryMore Tugger Cart System. This impressive Mother/Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace. It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced: CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System, which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's. Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.

Employee Engagement Focused - Employees are more than a number to Jtec

• Quarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon, hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.
• One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together.
• Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags/cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..
• Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.
• And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and Fresh Cut Fruit Cup Fridays!

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Regular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.
• 401K Match: 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
• Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
• Affordable health/dental/vision insurance.
• High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
• Health and/or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
• Start accruing paid time off from day one.
• Eight paid holidays annually: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.

Summary/Objective

The mechanical assembler troubleshoots and creates assembly procedures requiring minimal guidance on assembly techniques. The assembler III will also construct, assemble, or rebuild entire products or components of products according customer specifications and company work instructions.

The Electrical Assembler is responsible for mounting, connecting, assembling, and securing parts and components of low voltage electronic equipment. Performs simple to moderate wiring complexity and assembly working with management and engineering team to clarify assembly problems.

Duties and responsibilities

• Inspect job travelers before starting the job to ensure routing steps are correct and products are properly tagged.
• Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
• Troubleshoot, rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
• Create or update assembly work instructions.
• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
• Fasten or install product components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, and power tools.
• Create and maintain a clean and organized shop and work areas: sweep and clean as necessary, keeping clutter
  and trip hazards out of work areas.
• Use PPE, per training, as required for the specific task being performed.
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Review and interpret engineer change requests when needed and submit change requests to improve production.
• Understand the amount of pieces that need to be assembled per hour, required assembled pieces per job, and be
  able to achieve those goals
• Reads and interprets data from electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams
• Wire from schematics and build industrial control enclosures
• Perform layout and the modification of metal, and plastic enclosures/panels
• Layout/mount electrical panel components including: circuit breakers, transformers, relays, contactors, terminals, input/output devices and/or all related industrial control devices
• Build and troubleshoot electrical systems including, but not limited to control panels, control stations, and junction boxes
• Build Wiring Harnesses
• Diagnose errors or technical problems and aid with determination of short-term & long-term solutions
• Operate safety sensitive machinery in the performance of duties and responsibilities. Machinery includes but is not limited to fork lift truck, scissor lift, tugger truck, and driving of auto/trailer
• Must be able to read and understand prints on a high level, and understand the intent of the design
• Collaborates with engineering / operations for improvements to designs as necessary
• Inform Department Manager of any trends seen within the manufacturing process that do not comply with designs
• Other jobs and/or duties as directed by Supervisor or Production Manager

Qualifications

• Education/Experience
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  • At least 2 years' mechanical trouble shooting experience required
  • Low Voltage DS experience is required
  • Control panel wiring on industrial control systems and components (relays, PLC's, contactors, power supplies, etc.), preferred
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent training in Electrical, Control Systems Technology, or related field is strongly preferred
• Knowledge/Technology
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of basic hand and power tools and fasteners
  • Design - knowledge of blueprint designs and technical specifications
  • CAD Schematic experience (a plus), but not required
• Skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Controlling operations of tools
  • Basic mechanical skills
• Abilities
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving or holding a position
  • Near Vision - the ability to see details at close range
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Other Attributes
  • Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Physical requirements

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lb parts or fixtures.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach overhead to assemble and/or move products.
• Must be able to work in safety sensitive role, fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol, including prescribed or over the counter drugs or other substances which may alter job performance during working times (e.g., drowsiness, impaired reflexes or reaction time, lack of concentration, etc.).
• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for an entire shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.