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Assembler - Mechanical

WITTENSTEIN North America
Bartlett, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026 CLOSED ON 4/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler - Mechanical position at WITTENSTEIN North America?

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00

Primary purpose of this position is to assemble and test mechanical products per established procedures, guidelines and timeframes.

Responsibilities

  • Follow company technical work instructions, procedures, and quality standards for all assembly, testing, and packaging operations.
  • Operate a variety of production equipment including hydraulic presses, electromechanical presses, manual hand wheel presses, torque stations, shrink wrap and box banding machines, label printers, transmission test benches, dial indicators, torque wrenches, calipers, and various hand tools and fixtures.
  • Assemble, test, and package gearboxes and components according to product specifications.
  • Conduct quality control checks to ensure products meet all quality and performance standards.
  • Identify, report, and record any quality deviations or nonconformances per the MRB (Material Review Board) process.
  • Record and store TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) data according to established schedules.
  • Maintain tools, fixtures, and equipment used in the production process.
  • Work flexibly at different production stations as required, including assembly, testing, and packaging.
  • Handle inventory with care and attention to detail.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with 6S and safety guidelines.
  • Accurately report time spent on tasks for hours accounting and production tracking.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read blueprints, Bill of Materials, schematics and diagrams
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Ability to effectively use tools to perform the task (incl. measuring equipment)
  • Use of large variety of assembling and measuring tools (e.g. hand tools, presses (incl. hydraulic)
  • Basic technical knowledge
  • Ability to effectively work with forms, department procedures and objectives
  • Minimum High School Diploma or General Educational Development certificate (GED) is required
  • Some technical or vocational training is a plus
  • Ability to work limited overtime (Saturday) if necessary.

Benefits:

  • Great Place To Work Certified
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Incentive Plan up to 5% annually
  • Profit Sharing up to 5% annually
  • Excellent Health Benefits
  • Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market.
    • Annual deductible & copays below market.
    • Higher percentage if medical coverage than market.
  • No monthly premiums for dental & vision.
  • Matching 401(k) Contribution
  • Wellness Reimbursement (50% up t $500/year)
  • Climate controlled production environment
  • Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
About WITTENSTEIN

Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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