Maintenance Lead

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. 

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

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.

• 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

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, 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 value added solutions

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the seating and automotive industry is preferred
• Understanding of plastic injection molding, tooling and assembly process
• 80/20 mindset and understanding
• Leadership skills
• Qualified candidate will possess good work ethic, is reliable, self-directed, and dedicated to quality.
• Must enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills
• Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization
• Self-starter
• Strong Mechanical aptitude

Additional Information

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