Mechanical Assembler - 1st and 2nd shifts

Company:  J-tec Industries Inc
Location: East Peoria
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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.

Jtec is looking for Mechanical Assemblers.

1st shift: 6am-2:30pm

2nd shift: 2pm-10:30pm, with $2.50/hr Shift Differential

Summary/Objective

The mechanical assembler will construct, assemble, or rebuild entire products or components of products according to customer specifications and company work instructions.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Working conditions

  • Sounds, Noise - Job requires frequent exposure to noises that may be distracting or uncomfortable
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - Job requires working in a metal fabrication and warehouse environment without a cooling system.
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment: Job requires constant use of the required personal protective equipment
  • Duration of Typical Work Week - as a full-time position the standard schedule is 40 hours/week. Production volumes will often require voluntary or mandatory weekday and/or weekend overtime.

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.

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