Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

Automation Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeHebron, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
Working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Willingness and ability to attend formal training courses to learn programmable logic controller programming if needed; training time will be paid.
Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent visual skills for assessing equipment functionality, above-basic mathematical skills, and reasoning ability.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, including electrical safety, machine guarding, and authorized lockout/tagout procedures.
Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, Excel, Word, and the internet.
Strong work ethic, self-starting approach, good attendance, and ability to work successfully in team settings.
Dexterity and flexibility to work around machines, including crawling, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing; ability to stand for a full eight-hour shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds sporadically.

Responsibilities

Set up automation presses or assembly machines.
Set up and debug new automation as needed and make samples for new items or customers.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair assembly, automation, and mold equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks and complete relevant paperwork; cross-train with molding technicians on mold machine maintenance.
Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and document changes for updates.
Clean automation equipment and work areas.
Replace worn equipment.
Identify methods to improve efficiency and ensure quality standards as part of a team.
Assist Quality Assurance with finding and implementing corrective actions resulting from customer rejections.
Write order requests to replenish inventory.
Maintain a daily electronic log for each piece of equipment and document equipment specifications.
Communicate with other shifts, operators, and technicians to exchange equipment-status updates.
Assist with training new operators.
Assist mold technicians with emptying runners, mold setups, and setting up new cell production lines.
Support production on an on-call basis and be authorized for rotating scheduled weekend overtime.

Desired Qualifications

Vocational degree.
Experience with sonic welding and injection molding.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Setup of automation presses or assembly machines.

Set up and debug new automation as needed. Make samples fornew items/customers.

Maintain,troubleshoot,and repair various assembly,automation,and mold equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance tasks and fill out relevant paperwork. Cross train with molding technicians for mold machine maintenance.

Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and note changes for update.

Clean automation equipment and areas.

Replace worn equipment.

Look for methods of improving efficiency andensuringquality standards, as part of a team.

Assist QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections.

Write order requests for replenishment of inventory.

Maintain dailyelectroniclogforeach piece of equipment. Document equipment specifications.

Communicate with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on equipment status.

Assistwith training new operators.

Assistmoldtechswith emptying runners, mold set ups, and setting up new cell production lines.

Support production with anon-callstatus, authorized forrotatingscheduled overtime on weekends.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GEDRequired;Vocational Degreepreferred

3-5 years of experience in amanufacturing setting.

Working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics,hydraulics,and electric systems; sonic welding and injection moldingpreferred.

Willingness/ability to attend formal training courses to learn PLC programming if needed (employee will be paid for his/her time).

Mustpossessgood communication(both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, excellent visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment, above basic mathematicalskillsand reasoning ability.

Able to readelectrical schematics.

Knowledge of OSHA Requirements to include Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, and Authorized Lockout/Tagout Procedures.

Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, excel, word and internet.

Possess strong work ethic, is aself-starter, has goodattendanceand works successfully in team settings.

Physical Requirements:

Possess dexterity and flexibility to allow for work around various machines that require crawling, kneeling, reaching,bending,and standing. Must be able to stand for a full shift (8 hours).

Ability toliftto 50 pounds sporadically.

Compensation Information:

Pay Transparency

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, market level, other job-related factors, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation and may be eligible for shift premium compensation.

Pay Range: $25 - $35

Employee Benefits

401(k) Plan:You may participate in ITW’s 401(k) Plan and contribute a portion of your salary through payroll deduction, to a retirement savings program on a pre-tax basis or after-tax basis. You are immediately eligible to receive a company matching contribution if you save under the ITW’s 401(k) Plan.

Time Off Programs: Employee scheduled to work at least 20 hours/week are eligible to eligible to participate in the Company Paid Time off Programs (including Company Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time).

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

ITW is a global manufacturer with a diversified portfolio of industrial products across seven segments, including automotive components, food equipment, welding systems, and construction tools. Its products are engineered and produced for OEMs and industrial customers, combining specialized components to meet the needs of large buyers. The company stands out through its multi-segment reach, large global footprint, and a business model that prioritizes the top 20% of customers to drive profitability and operational excellence. ITW aims for steady profitability and efficient operations by delivering reliable, value-added solutions across multiple industries.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Glenview, IL
Founded: 1912

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