Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Flora, Illinois, IL, United States

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• Provide technical support for production lines by troubleshooting equipment, control systems, sensors, and mechanical or electrical issues.
• Monitor production line performance and identify equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and opportunities to reduce downtime.
• Assist with the setup, adjustment, changeover, and operation of production machinery and automated equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and basic repairs in accordance with maintenance schedules and safety procedures.
• Support technicians, engineers, and production staff during equipment installation, testing, calibration, and commissioning activities.
• Record equipment readings, maintenance activities, production issues, repairs, and replacement parts used.
• Assist with diagnosing recurring line failures and escalate complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automation issues.
• Ensure tools, spare parts, work areas, and technical documentation are organized and readily available for production support.
• Follow standard operating procedures, quality requirements, lockout/tagout practices, and all workplace health and safety regulations.
• Support quality checks by verifying machine settings, product specifications, and process parameters during production runs.
• Coordinate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to address operational issues and improve line efficiency.
• Perform other production-line technical and administrative duties as assigned.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working on a production line, in manufacturing, or in an industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to operate, monitor, adjust, and perform basic troubleshooting on production-line equipment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, machine operation, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions, product defects, and safety concerns and report them promptly.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements consistently.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and production equipment safely.
• Ability to complete production records, quality checks, downtime reports, and other required documentation accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality and efficient line performance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with supervisors, operators, maintenance personnel, and quality staff.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift or move materials as required for the position.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including overtime, weekends, or holidays, based on production needs.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.