Mechatronics and Robotics Apprentice

Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice - JLL

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. Trains in and adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures.

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

Learns PLCs and works with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment. Learns to perform work with robotic systems and works with Robotics Engineers and OEMs in a real environment.

Combines electronic, mechanical, computer and control skills at the workplace. Works with complex high-performance manufacturing systems, analyses, troubleshoots and repairs systems to maintain process efficiency. Understands and analyses the technical specifications of mechatronic systems, performs scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance, uses troubleshooting skills to identify and prevent possible problems and failures, incorporates relevant technical literature into the understanding of system operation and coordinates 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.

• 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, i.e., email, word processing, reading spreadsheets, internet browser basics.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.

• 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.

• 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, 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.

• 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.

On-site – Bondurant, IA

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.