1st Shift Maintenance Lead

Company Description

Company Description

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a global Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.   ITW, with approximately 14.1 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 57 countries that employ approximately 45,000 women and men. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 16,000 active patents. 

StampTech Fasteners TM Division Description:

The ITW StampTech Fastener TM Division serves the major OEMs and Tier suppliers in the North American automotive market.  The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage our deep-draw stamping technologies.  The annual revenue for the division is approximately $160M.  Locations include Gallatin, TN, Lexington, KY & Naugatuck, CT.  

The Division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, StampTech Fasteners TM enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America, exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide and continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product provides value and meets customer expectations.

Job Description

The position of Maintenance lead will perform production operations involving complex multi-slide machines.  Tasks involve trimming, punching, shaping, notching, drawing, crimping metal, adjusting and fitting parts to very close tolerances, making equipment adjustments, and performing minor repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage operational Maintenance functions, emphasizing safety, quality, and equipment efficiencies.
• Responsible for elimination of waste associated with downtime and poor quality.
• Utilize Maintenance systems to identify reliability opportunities in the manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate with the Production and Continuous Improvement teams to actively drive programs to completion.
• Responsible for installation of all new assets implementing maintenance programs developed for Plant equipment.
• Ensure Maintenance team acquires or develops necessary skill sets to prevent premature equipment failure.
• Promote skill development of the Maintenance team through effective leadership and strict adherence to standards.
• Conduct performance appraisals and remediations necessary to ensure continuous personal growth of Maintenance team members.
• Prepare and manage Maintenance controllable expense budget, including repair materials, outside services, utilities, and repair labor.
• Conduct audits of work performed to ensure it meets current standards and requirements.
• Develop, recommend, and implement Maintenance process improvements using the ITW Toolbox (80/20, PLS, USA)
• Review all processes and continuously identify areas for improved efficiency, productivity, and quality gains.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Identify and develop talent to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Participate in customer and internal safety audits, including environmental audits.
• Resolve personnel issues while incorporating ITW values.
• Lead monthly safety committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance role within a Manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and positive attitude towards continuous improvement and implementation of goals.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and confidence with employees and leaders.
• Project a positive and professional image in accordance with ITW values.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) with emphasis on Excel

Working Conditions

• Employee will be required to work in all areas of the plant; temperatures will vary. 
• Prolonged standing, crawling, kneeling and walking while performing job assignments.
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs.
• Safety toed/ slip resistant shoes, safety glasses and earplugs are required on the plant floor.

Additional Information

ITW Culture & Leadership Expectations: