Automation Technician - 1st Shift

ITW Medical; Hebron (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ITW Medical in Hebron, IL seeks a skilled technician to set up and maintain automation presses, assembly machines, and mold equipment. You will prepare samples for new items, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires experience in manufacturing with robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems; reading schematics and PLC training readiness are valued. Weekend on-call overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems; sonic welding and injection molding preferred.
• Willingness/ability to attend formal training courses to learn PLC programming if needed (employee will be paid for time).
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills; able to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Setup of automation presses or assembly machines.
• Set up and debug new automation as needed. Make samples for new items/customers.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various assembly, automation, and mold equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and fill out relevant paperwork. Cross train with molding technicians for mold machine maintenance.
• Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and note changes for update.
• Clean automation equipment and areas.
• Replace worn equipment.
• Look for methods of improving efficiency and ensuring quality standards, as part of a team.
• Assist QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections.
• Write order requests for replenishment of inventory.
• Maintain daily electronic log for each piece of equipment. Document equipment specifications.
• Communicate with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on equipment status.
• Assist with training new operators.
• Assist mold techs with emptying runners, mold set ups, and setting up new cell production lines.
• Support production with an on-call status, authorized for rotating scheduled overtime on weekends.

Skills

Robotics

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Sonic welding

Injection molding

PLC programming (training)

Communication

Reading schematics

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational degree preferred

Manufacturing experience (3-5 years)

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Job Description

• Setup of automation presses or assembly machines.
• Set up and debug new automation as needed. Make samples for new items/customers.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various assembly, automation, and mold equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and fill out relevant paperwork. Cross train with molding technicians for mold machine maintenance.
• Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and note changes for update.
• Clean automation equipment and areas.
• Look for methods of improving efficiency and ensuring quality standards, as part of a team.
• Assist QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections.
• Write order requests for replenishment of inventory.
• Maintain daily electronic log for each piece of equipment. Document equipment specifications.
• Communicate with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on equipment status.
• Assist with training new operators.
• Assist mold techs with emptying runners, mold set ups, and setting up new cell production lines.
• Support production with an on-call status, authorized for rotating scheduled overtime on weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup of automation presses or assembly machines.
• Set up and debug new automation as needed. Make samples for new items/customers.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various assembly, automation, and mold equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and fill out relevant paperwork. Cross train with molding technicians for mold machine maintenance.
• Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and note changes for update.
• Clean automation equipment and areas.
• Replace worn equipment.
• Look for methods of improving efficiency and ensuring quality standards, as part of a team.
• Assist QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections.
• Write order requests for replenishment of inventory.
• Maintain daily electronic log for each piece of equipment. Document equipment specifications.
• Communicate with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on equipment status.
• Assist with training new operators.
• Assist mold techs with emptying runners, mold set ups, and setting up new cell production lines.
• Support production with an on-call status, authorized for rotating scheduled overtime on weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required; Vocational Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems; sonic welding and injection molding preferred.
• Willingness/ability to attend formal training courses to learn PLC programming if needed (employee will be paid for his/her time).
• Must possess good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, excellent visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment, above basic mathematical skills and reasoning ability.
• Able to read electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of OSHA Requirements to include Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, and Authorized Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, excel, word and internet.
• Possess strong work ethic, is a self-starter, has good attendance and works successfully in team settings.

Physical Requirements

• Possess dexterity and flexibility to allow for work around various machines that require crawling, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing. Must be able to stand for a full shift (8 hours).
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds sporadically.
• Shift Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm

Compensation Information

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, market level, other job-related factors, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation and may be eligible for shift premium compensation.

Pay Range: $25 - $35

Employee Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: You may participate in ITW’s 401(k) Plan and contribute a portion of your salary through payroll deduction, to a retirement savings program on a pre-tax basis or after-tax basis. You are immediately eligible to receive a company matching contribution if you save under the ITW’s 401(k) Plan.
• Time Off Programs : Employee scheduled to work at least 20 hours/week are eligible to eligible to participate in the Company Paid Time off Programs (including Company Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time).

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.