Maintenance Associate

JTEKT Machinery; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

Bi-annual bonus

401(k) match

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

JTEKT Machinery is seeking a Machine Maintenance Associate to install, repair, rebuild, and troubleshoot machine tools and automation equipment. You will support engineering and field teams by resolving mechanical and technical issues, monitoring product quality, and assisting with installations.

The role requires 1–3 years in maintenance or repair, experience with CNC/PLC, and proficiency in MS Office. Travel up to 10% and a starting pay of $24 per hour are offered, with competitive benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience applying electrical and mechanical knowledge in a maintenance or machine repair environment.
• Working knowledge of close-tolerance machining, metrology, CNC and PLC programming, and field-installation documentation.
• Experience repairing or fabricating mechanical assemblies and servicing CNC equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and rebuild machine tools, systems, and automation equipment.
• Identify and resolve/repair any functional issues that occur with machines used for demonstration
• Analyze findings to determine the source of mechanical and/or technical issues with the full product line
• Coordinate repairs, replacements, and other corrective actions.
• Support field installations, technical requests, and trade show preparation.
• Perform other manufacturing and special-event duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Associate orBachelor's degree in industrial maintenance and repair or related discipline

Tools

CNC

PLC programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Machine Maintenance Associate installs, repairs, rebuilds, and troubleshoots machine tools and automation equipment. This role supports engineering and field teams by resolving mechanical and technical issues, monitoring product quality, and assisting with installations and trade shows.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and rebuild machine tools, systems, and automation equipment.
• Identify and resolve/repair any functional issues that occur with machines used for demonstration
• Analyze findings to determine the source of mechanical and/or technical issues with the full product line
• Coordinate repairs, replacements, and other corrective actions.
• Support field installations, technical requests, and trade show preparation.
• Perform other manufacturing and special-event duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience applying electrical and mechanical knowledge in a maintenance or machine repair environment.
• Working knowledge of close-tolerance machining, metrology, CNC and PLC programming, and field-installation documentation.
• Experience repairing or fabricating mechanical assemblies and servicing CNC equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in industrial maintenance and repair, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with metal cutting CNC machine installation

Why Join the JTEKT Machinery Team

• Excellent benefits, including health insurance with low premiums and deductibles
• Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life & AD&D
• Bi-annual bonus opportunity
• Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 10 paid holidays + 15 days of PTO to start (with more earned over time)
• Company culture focused on connection: annual sporting events, family events, holiday celebrations, and regular company updates with lunch
• Growth-focused environment with training and advancement opportunities
• Starting pay: $24.00 / hr., with offers based on experience, education, and qualifications