automotive technician

maintenance technician

forklift operator

production technician

shift leader

JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE

Wasn’t to bad until change in management. Now the only thing that matters is gears out the door. Safety and quality are a complete joke. You will work 10-11 hours a day 7 days a week and be constantly lied to by management. If you make the mistake of working here be sure to read the rule book all the way through because management does NOT follow it but expect you to and just blindly follow and do as your told regardless of what the rule book says. I was on day shift after earning it after 2 years on nights and was told multiple times that to change departments for different jobs you have to go back to an off shift but seen 2 people change jobs and departments and get to stay on day shift and when I asked why I couldn’t do that I was told that’s just how it is sometimes even though it’s in the Jtekt company rule book that this can NOT be done. Basically it’s the good ole boy system and HR did not care and told me to deal with it. Not to mention that they can never hire enough people because of the ridiculous amount of overtime so you end up doing the work of 2 people all day everyday 70+ hours a week. Been working for 25 years and this is by far and away the worst and most incompetent management group to ever be assembled anywhere I have worked. 

A typical day here was very routine for the most part low pressure. Pretty well know what shift is going to be likewhen you arrive other than certain maintenance issues..just how you could turn out some good production numbers and of good quality quickest and smoothest. 

Would go back to my previous job position in a minute right 👍 now.  Was about where I would have been happy and content at the job I did and the title. The place offered several lower management positions then most production plants I i was very content as a Laboror or machine operator type position.    Other than going back into maintenance which is where I have always prevailed in any maintenance field. Management down to training assistant I will always have a gift for the field.

Hardest day would be to many people out hardest part of the job It was all about the same. Very easy and doable but pretty physical if you want it to be.
    Breaks lunch and other company activities were included into the work day on often occasions the cookout and dinner activities were included and lunch break adapted to schedule a lot. The shifts and positions were spread out for the most part . 👍




A typical day at work consisted in contacting suppliers for quotations for creating new parts based on Catia drawings. Then it consisted of filing records according to document type, mailing businesses endorsements and legal documentation, updating or creating Access database tables and queries for the Administrative Assistant to track purchasing changes. Then it consisted with entering data and inventory into JD Edwards or PeopleSoft.

I learned how to use an engineering storage program similar to Vault to store Catia drawings. I learned to translate documents from Japanese into English using a translation software.

My co-workers were wonderful. I enjoyed their company and they were always respectable. In addition, I worked in a diversified environment with different cultures such as Japanese, French, English, and Spanish. 

The hardest part of the job was pulling inventory in a cold warehouse in the middle of the winter.

The most enjoyable part of the job was negotiating with the vendors.

The good- they pay decent
The bad- when I first started they told my hirirng class that we would be on a rotating schedule working 9 days straight then off for 5. They told us this knowing the entire dept was currently working 7days a week 10hrs a day. We worked 7 days a week for my first 9 weeks with not 1 day off given. Yeah it was good money and o.t but had zero time for family or to work around the house. They set a very high and hard to reach production target and tell you that if you hit that number before you're 11.5 hrs end then you can go home early but then when you hit it they always want x amount more. My line has only hit our numbers twice in the 8 months Ive been there. The moral in the entire plant is horrible and the bickering between the 3 shifts is ridiculous.

This place is excellent. 
One of the things that sets JTEKT apart is their dedication to research and development. They invest heavily in developing new technologies and improving their existing products, which has helped them stay ahead of the competition in a rapidly changing industry.

In addition to their impressive product offerings, JTEKT is also known for their exceptional customer service. They work closely with their customers to understand their needs and provide customized solutions that meet their specific requirements.

Overall, I would highly recommend JTEKT to anyone looking for high-quality automotive components or machine tools. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service is truly impressive, and they are a leader in their field for good reason.

My time hear  has been stressful to the point Iv developed bleeding ulcers! It’s a toxic environment, if you don’t agree with certain ppl on your line they will bully you , single you out and make your work life be very hostile ! Iv dealt with this 8 years now. It’s great tho if you’re desperately needing money , but it has no work life balance with family life! Be prepared to be married to the company! They don’t really care about ppls well being, they like to put on a front as if they do , but it’s an act . Just very toxic . drama filled! My life has been very miserable since Iv came there, the only reason I stayed as long as I have is I’m a positive person hoping things would get better , but management and supervisor’s are only getting worse ! Things are so bad they have a 300% turn over rate atm ! 

Very easy work, has a clinic onsite which is nice because this saves you doctors costs, as well a a pharmacy, so it saves you the cost of medication ( no narcotics) blood work is free here! All those things are done for no extra charge so that's wonderful for everyone on your insurance policy! Now the bad side is that they work you Into the ground, 65 -80 hrs a week on certain lines yr around, it's not an easy thing to maintain! You sacrifice home life with your family, as well as being able to do things you enjoy doing for recreation!!  If this place could find a way to stay more fully staffed and keep everyone informed better on what's going on from day to day, instead of throwing things on you at the last minute all the time it would be a FOREVER place to work for more people and a sot after job

Jtekt is  a good place to work, if you need to make money right away. There is a lot of over and most of the people have to work 7 days a week. Working all that mandatory overtime is the worst part about being part of that company. The co-workers are friendly and helpful, as are some team leaders. Upper management doesn't seem to care about making changes to let their employees get a day off even though they are off every weekend. They will listen to any problem you have if you can get them to actually sit down with you, but they don't actually do anything about the issue that you bring up. The best reason to work here is to make lots of money quickly, but don't expect to have the time to spend it.

I would make sure everything was ready for workers to start with the assembly lines and getting everything ready for the office, i.e. getting all of the software and hardware updated to the latest versions. Teaching people in the office how to use certain programs and also training people on the floor in the warehouse how to pack the trucks and how to check for quality with the automotive part they were working with. I loved every bit of this job, always having something to do, never boring, being able to be my best self there and enjoy what I was doing.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good oay and benefits with company match 491k and bonuses

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Schedule varies a lot as added mandatory overtime and coverage for other shifts with minimal training

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The company itself tries very hard to focus on a good work environment but like anywhere sonetimes other workers make it difficult to stay positive

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Often times work shorthanded and rushed because like every other place they have trouble keeping good workers

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Automotive technician 1 salary reported	$20.80 per hour
Maintenance technician 1 salary reported	$30.98 per hour
Forklift operator 8 salaries reported	$18.22 per hour
Production technician 5 salaries reported	$16.63 per hour
Shift leader 6 salaries reported	$15.75 per hour

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