Mechatronics & Robotics Apprenticeship

JLL; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL invites applications for the Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice role. You will engage in a structured program to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics systems in a distribution center environment.

Training combines classroom, lab, and on-the-job learning to ensure safety and hands-on proficiency. You will progress from apprentice activities to performing routine maintenance and repairs, under the supervision of experienced

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to travel to attend training at one of 3 training sites in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina or Texas for 12 weeks.
• Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, reading spreadsheets, and internet browser basics.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety and work processes on school and shop floor while shadowing with a technician.
• Collaborates with team; communicates effectively in school and on the job.
• Read and use technical documentation and computer interfaces on the shop floor.
• Learn to identify malfunctions, replace parts, and restore systems under guidance.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic troubleshooting skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you have deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

As a Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice, you will learn to perform the job of Mechatronics Junior Technician and install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex Fulfilment/Distribution Center through the completion of a comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning program. You will train to adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.

Work Performed

As a Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice:

• Follows work processes closely at school and on the shop floor to ensure a safe environment while job shadowing with technical advisor in OJL.
• Communicates and works well within a team environment both in school and in OJL.
• Works capably with technical documentation.
• Works capably with a computer both in school and on the shop floor.
• Learn to perform work with material transfer conveyors by following the lead of experienced technical advisors.
• Learn to understand, identify, locate malfunctions, remove, replace, adjust, and return to service following the lead of experienced technical advisors.
• Learn PLCs and works with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment.
• Learn to perform work with robotic systems and work with Robotics Engineers and OEMs in a real environment.

As a Mechatronics Junior Technician:

• Combines electronic, mechanical, computer and control skills at the workplace.
• Works with complex high-performance manufacturing systems and analyses, troubleshoots and repairs systems to maintain process efficiency.
• Understands and analyses the technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules and components; performs scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems.
• Uses troubleshooting skills to identify and prevent possible problems and failures, and to systematically and intelligently make repairs.
• Incorporates relevant technical literature into the understanding of system operation and coordinate efforts with other technicians involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Installs, repairs, adjusts, and tests equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly.
• Communicates with machine operators, and operates equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system problems.
• Observes and incorporates safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system.

Required Qualifications

• 18 years old or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test.
• Ability to travel to attend training at one of 3 training sites in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina or Texas for 12 weeks.
• Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, reading spreadsheets, and internet browser basics.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in basic preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting skills and repair methods of industrial machines.
• 1+ years of experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical basic components.
• 1+ years of experience with compressors and pneumatics.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally up to 49 pounds.
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual picking, pinching, holding, grasping and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation).
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Standing/walking on concrete surfaces for 10+ hour shifts.
• Working in cramped positions under/behind machinery.
• Working at heights.
• Pushing/pulling wheeled equipment and carts up to 100+ pounds.
• Maneuvering awkward or bulky equipment parts.

Compensation

Estimated compensation: per year.

Location

On‑site: Boise, ID; Carteret, NJ; Chicago, IL; Florence, NJ; Jacksonville, FL; Kenosha, WI; Kent, WA; Matteson, IL; Melrose Park, IL; Miami, FL; Monee, IL; New Britain, CT; Niagara Falls, NY; North Haven, CT; Shakopee, MN; Somerset, NJ; Spokane, WA; Tallahassee, FL; Trenton, NJ; Union, NJ; WINDSOR, CT.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Equal Opportunity

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. JLL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, you may email us at [e-mail]. JLL will consider applicants with criminal histories and other backgrounds in accordance with applicable state and local laws.