Senior Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Illinois Tool Works “ITW” is a global diversified manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

The foundation of our company is the ITW Business Model, a unique and differentiated set of core capabilities and business practices that comprises three key elements: ITW’s 80/20 Front to Back Process, customer-back innovation and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture. Our strategy is to leverage the full potential of the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns. ITW is committed to operational excellence and innovation that helps our customers create the products and services that make our lives better.

The Seats & Motion Division within the ITW Automotive Segment delivers highly differentiated, precision-engineered plastic solutions to our “80” global OEMs & Tiers across North America and Europe through customer back innovation, targeted at addressing the emerging pain points associated with passenger seating & comfort, and ensuring best-in-class quality & delivery through our commitment to 80/20 operational excellence. ​

ITW Dahti Seating is one Business Unit of the Seats, Safety, and Motion Division of Illinois Tool Works. Dahti is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacturing of state-of-the-art seating and other products with a high demand for comfort.  Based in Rockford, Michigan, we serve a variety of prominent clients throughout North America, Europe, and Asia

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Sr. Maintenance Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, modifying, and repairing a wide variety of injection molding and assembly machines along with other automated equipment. Must also be able to perform building maintenance. This position has 2 direct reports and reports to the Maintenance Manager. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:  

• Coordinate and oversee vendors for both facilities and equipment, this will include issuing PO’s.
• Work with blueprints, schematics, SOP’s and machine manuals
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a variety of molding and automated machinery using available technology
• Will be required to order parts
• Operate drill press, grinder, welding, and other maintenance equipment to fabricate or repair parts
• Ability to troubleshoot/diagnose Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Working knowledge of programming of PLCs a plus
• Perform troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic powered, electronically controlled robotic systems
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and electrical testing instruments associated with a manufacturing setting
• Perform routine preventative maintenance functions per schedule
• Ability to maintain computer-based machine repair and PM records system
• Comply with OSHA and all safety practices in repair and installation
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two-year degree in Electromechanical Technology or equivalent work experience and training
• Specialty certification for Hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical
• At least 7 years' technical experience with plastic injection molding preferred, along with hands-on experience with raw materials, mold set-up, and troubleshooting skills for electric injection machines and auxiliary equipment
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal (English); good visual skills and reasoning ability
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Above basic math skills and reasoning ability
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform preventive maintenance functions
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to convert customer specifications to