Machine Technician
ZF · Marshall, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at ZF (automotive) in Marshall, IL.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Injection molding, Assembly lines, Painting / coating
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 60%
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Machining 50%
- Tooling 47%
- ✓ Robotics 27%
- Lean 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at ZF
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: ZF in Marshall
2 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Industrial Engineer III · Industrial · Senior
Full description from ZFAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Apply basic electro-mechanical trouble shooting skills to perform preventative maintenance and equipment down repairs on final assembly process equipment (automated final assembly cells, Staubli & Adept robots, Allen Bradley, Omron and Keyence PLC's, automated screwdrivers, conveyor equipment and Grohmann overmold cells).
- ◆Basic troubleshooting of electrical systems- locate shorts in wiring, use multimeter to check continuity, power and phases, use amp probe.
- ◆Fabrication skills - Use mill, lathe, drill press to fabricate non-precision parts ie. scanner bracket.
- ◆Conducts basic tests or analysis on production equipment to determine operability. Applies standard troubleshooting techniques to determine and correct for malfunctions.
- ◆Capable of operating, troubleshooting, & performing maintenance on automated assembly cells, PLCs, coating equipment, screwdrivers, overmold & injection molding, etc.as required.
Qualifications
- ✓Working knowledge of SMT equipment, screen printers, reflow overs and related processes.
- ✓Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- ✓Discipline to observe all safety rules and work safely to avoid injury to themselves and others.
- ✓Ability to act independently with minimal supervision.
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment and make repairs.
- ✓Parts and material procurement.
- ✓High School Diploma or GED with 3 year’s experience installing, maintaining and repairing electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment. Equivalent – AS technical degree in related field
The company does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by the company now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
Why you should choose ZF in Marshall, IL?
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Job Description
What We Offer
- •A supportive collaborative team environment
- •Annual Incentive Plan
- •Paid Vacation
- •401k Plan
- •Health Care Benefits
- •Paid Holidays
- •A strong diversity culture
- •Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
- •Develops and conducts machine operator training.
- •Safe use of power tools as required.
- •Makes effective technical decisions and communicates them to Maintenance, Engineering, Production and Management to support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- •Comply with and support the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies and procedures.
- •Other duties as assigned.
Be part of our ZF team as Machine Technician and apply now!
Contact
Lee Johns
+1 217 826 1724
Diversity commitment
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.