Stamping Maintenance Technician

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking a Stamping Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair a variety stamping machines and equipment. Assist manager with ordering parts, standardizing components, and maintaining inventories.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform regular checks or tests on manufacturing equipment for proper operation
• Inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair machinery and equipment
• Dissemble machinery and equipment and replace defective parts / components
• Reassemble machinery and equipment and make final adjustments
• Confer with Tool & Die Maker to fabricate tooling parts and components as required
• Coordinate with Localization to fabricate tooling parts and components as required
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, such as grinders, torches, hammers, and wrenches
• Test machines after repair to ensure proper operation
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment routinely
• Order repair parts as needed
• Record and maintain data of checks, tests, repairs, and daily reports
• Work closely with production personnel on equipment repairs
• Complete and satisfactorily pass forklift operator training provided by the company
• Follow standard work instructions
• Perform other duties assigned

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

• 3+ years of related experience with heavy industrial machines/production machines
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training; exposure to high-speed equipment
• Experience with safe operation of overhead Cranes & heavy loads
• Must be able to speak and read basic English to comply with position, Safety, Plant & PPE procedures & requirements
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime
• Must comply with FIC’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Pay Range $27/hour - $33/hour, based on qualifications and experience

Additional Compensation We operate two shifts and 2nd Shift employees are given a $1/hour shift differential

Benefits Offered

• Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
• 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust. 

Stamping Components - We utilize numerous stamping presses ranging from 150 tons to 2500 tons. This includes Blanking, Manual, and Transfer presses.

FIC America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. FIC America Corp. does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.