Multicraft Maintenance Technician

About the Role

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. The Sexton business, part of the ITW Drawform Division, is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells. This role is located at the Decatur, AL facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess and troubleshoot all capital equipment in the 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, work orders, and projects as directed by Maintenance Management.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and completely.
• Keep work areas clean and uphold 5-S principles.
• Wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE) such as earplugs, safety glasses, leather gloves, and welding shield goggles as needed.
• Collaborate with other personnel on troubleshooting, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Arrive at least five minutes prior to the start of the shift to communicate with the previous shift’s maintenance team.
• Exhibit a team-based attitude, support production unconditionally, work overtime as directed, and maintain punctuality.

Requirements

• 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, including but not limited to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Previous experience with mechanical equipment, machine operation, troubleshooting, hydraulics, and inspection/SPC highly preferred.
• Frequent lifting, keen vision, team orientation, and careful attention to detail required.

Work Conditions

• Work in an environment where hearing protection is required.
• Lift boxes, tooling, and other objects as part of daily responsibilities.
• Exposure to various substances that may cause skin irritations, including:
  • Class A: Coatings and paints
  • Class B: Solvents and alcohols
  • Class C: Chemicals
  • Class D: Acids (hydrochloric)
  • Class E: Leads and alloys
  • Class F: Cleaning supplies
  • Class G: Maintenance items
  • Class H: Miscellaneous production items
  • Class I: Metals
  • Class J: Oils, grease, and lubricants
  • Class K: Fuels

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• Life assistance programs.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including Dependent Care FSA.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• 401K with company match.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.