Multicraft Maintenance Technician Night Shift

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, located at the Decatur, AL facility.

About the role

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. Continuous equipment improvement, increased reliability, cross-functional training, and proper maintenance practices are key elements of successful job performance.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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) (earplugs and safety glasses) and additional items as needed (leather gloves, welding shield goggles).
• Collaborate with other personnel to support troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Exhibit a team-based attitude, support production, work overtime as directed, and maintain punctuality.
• Be in the plant at least five minutes prior to the start of the shift to communicate with the previous shift’s maintenance team.
• Perform other duties as required.

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 systems
  • 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 consistent with heavy manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to materials that may cause skin irritations, including:
  • 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 K Fuels
  • Class F Cleaning Supplies

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental and Vision
• Wellness programs
• Life Assistance
• HSA and FSA options, including Dependent Care FSA
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD, LTD)
• 401K with Company match
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays