Multicraft Maintenance Technician

Job Description:   

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.  ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth.  The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells and is seeking a Bottom-Line Operator that will be located at the Decatur, AL facility. 

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

Essential Functions: 

• 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, workorders, and projects as directed by Maintenance Management.  Mechanical maintenance personnel are required to complete paperwork for all directed activities. 

• Complete all required documentation accurately and completely. 

• Perform other duties as required.  

Qualifications: 

• 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