Machine Shop Helper Jobs in Bridgeview, IL (NOW HIRING)

Description

About Us:

At JX, we are more than just a provider in the diesel industry; we are a team united by core values that define our commitment to excellence. Our employees play a crucial role in assisting both internal and external customers with solutions for their needs. From entry-level opportunities to experienced roles, this position is tailored for motivated and career-minded individuals seeking the potential for growth and increased responsibility as they expand their knowledge.

Our values of Honoring Commitments, Creating Positive Experiences, Fostering Lifelong Learning, Exhibiting Pioneering Spirit, and Demonstrating Good Stewardship permeates every aspect of our company. Join us in growing all aspects of our business while embodying these values.

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job Purpose:

The Shop Helper plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Service Department by engaging in a variety of tasks that support and enhance shop functionality and service delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Honor Commitments:

• Overall Cleanliness of Shop: Maintaining a consistently clean environment in the shop, ensuring it meets our high standards and reflects our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our operation.
• Delivering Parts: Facilitating the swift and efficient delivery of parts to shop technicians, directly contributing to our ability to honor commitments to timely service.

Create Positive Experiences:

• Customer Interaction: Interacting with customers in a manner that is diplomatic and courteous, fostering positive experiences that build loyalty and satisfaction.
• Supporting Technician Efficiency: Assisting in tasks that increase technician proficiency and efficiency, thereby enhancing the overall service experience for our customers.

Foster Lifelong Learning:

• Engagement in Learning Modules: Actively participating in learning opportunities, showing a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Assisting Other Technicians: Learning through hands-on experience by helping other technicians, embodying our value of continuous growth and improvement.

Exhibit Pioneering Spirit:

• Driving Trucks: Taking initiative to pull trucks into and out of the shop as directed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute to the team's success in various capacities.
• Growth Within the Business: Displaying a desire to learn the business and grow within the company, embodying our pioneering spirit by seeking opportunities for advancement and skill development.

Demonstrate Good Stewardship:

• Responsible Use of Resources: Using resources wisely, including managing time efficiently and utilizing tools and equipment responsibly to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the shop.
• All other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, the responsible use of resources, proper management of waste materials from repairs, and maintenance of a clean and safe working environment.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Adapt to the evolving needs of the organization and undertake additional responsibilities as required, reflecting our commitment to flexibility and responsiveness in meeting business objectives.

Approach all duties with dedication and a commitment to the company's values, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and vision.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• General mechanical knowledge or aptitude required
• Valid driver's license required
• CDL required, or ability to obtain
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to drive a forklift
• Technology/Equipment: Basic hand tools, electrical equipment, computer/phone, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes

Physical and Mental Demands:

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand and walk; lift and carry up to 10 pounds; simple grasp, use vision and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach away from body or shoulder height, climb or balance, lift or carry up to 50lbs, use both simple and firm grasp, fin manipulation, foot controls and drive.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, bend, squat, crawl or lay on back, push and pull.
• The employee may infrequently kneel and lift or carry up to 75lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Continuous exposure to wet humid conditions (non-weather)
• Frequent exposure to working near moving mechanical equipment, fumes or airborne particles, vibration and loud noise.
• Occasional exposure to working in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• Infrequent exposure to chemicals that require PPE and/or ventilation.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance:  

• Medical - PPO and HDHP options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)

Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time-Off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bereavement/Funeral

Compensation:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Incentive Programs
• Shift Differential Program
• Tool Rewards Program
• Safety shoe and glasses program

Other:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness incentives
• Company paid and provided uniforms
• Training: In-House, Instructor-Led, and Online

JX Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.