Multicraft Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 250 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company's seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins, and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells and is seeking a Bottom-Line Operator that will be located at the Decatur, AL facility.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for working safely, troubleshooting, upkeep, work area cleanliness, safety, and overall reliability of all factory mechanical systems and processes. Quality, attention to detail, and documentation are essential for this position. Continuous equipment improvement, increased reliability, cross-functional training, and proper maintenance practices are key elements of successful job performance.

Essential Functions:

• Assess and troubleshoot all capital equipment in plant.
• Support new equipment installations, repairs, and changeovers.
• Properly lockout and control equipment being repaired, maintained, overhauled, or in changeover.
• Repair all mechanical issues associated with production equipment, facility systems, and related machinery.
• Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, replace gears, sprockets, bearings, drives, gearboxes and related mechanical apparatus.
• Learn machine-specific setup, changeover, and maintenance protocols.
• Troubleshoot tooling, hydraulic, and mechanical drive issues.
• Solve mechanical problems associated with motion, speed, and alignment.
• Maintain appropriate stock of supplies and spare parts through documentation and coordination with Maintenance Management.
• Complete all PMs, workorders, and projects as directed by Maintenance Management. Mechanical maintenance personnel are required to complete paperwork for all directed activities.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and completely.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Specific mechanical and/or welding coursework, certifications, and degrees highly desired.
• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance required.
• Ability to read, understand and follow blueprints
• Familiarity with precision gages such as calipers, micrometers, and dial gages
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to:
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Previous experience with mechanical equipment, machine operation, troubleshooting, hydraulics, and inspection/SPC highly preferred.
• The position requires frequent lifting, keen vision, team orientation, and careful attention to detail.

Work Performed /Requirements :

All maintenance personnel are required to :

• Keep their work areas clean.
• Always Wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE)(earplugs and safety glasses). The following additional items will be worn as needed.
• Leather Gloves
• Welding shield
• goggles
• Collaborate with other personnel.
• Support troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities.
• Uphold 5-S principles.

Work Conditions:

Maintenance personnel work in an environment in which hearing protection is required. Furthermore, maintenance personnel will be required to lift boxes, tooling, and other objects. The work environment is consistent with other heavy manufacturing environments. Therefore, proper precautions and care should be taken.

All maintenance personnel are required to be in the plant at least five minutes prior to the start of the shift to communicate with the previous shift's maintenance team. Maintenance personnel must exhibit a team-based attitude, be willing to unconditionally support production, work overtime as directed, and be punctual.

Mechanical Maintenance personnel may be exposed to the following, which may cause skin irritations.

• Class A Coatings and paints
• Class G Maintenance Items
• Class B Solvents and Alcohols
• Class H Miscellaneous Production Items
• Class C Chemicals
• Class I Metals
• Class D Acids (hydrochloric)
• Class J Oils, Grease, and lubricants
• Class E Leads and Alloys
• Class F Cleaning Supplies

Benefits:

ITW Sexton offers a range of competitive benefits plans and programs to help our employees to take care of their families- physically, mentally and financially. Benefits packages include Medical/Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Life Assistance, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life and AD&D Insurance, STD, LTD, 401K w/Company match, Parental Leave, & Tuition Reimbursement. Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave, & holiday.

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.