Automation Technician: Robotic & Molding Line Expert

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to set up and maintain automation presses, assembly machines, and molds. You will debug new automation, produce samples for new products, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include managing changeovers, reducing downtime, training operators, and collaborating with QA and molding teams. A strong electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic knowledge base and PLC willingness are required;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; vocational degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements: Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout.
• Willingness to attend PLC training (paid by the company).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read electrical schematics.
• Basic computer skills: email, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Set up automation presses or assembly machines.
• Set up and debug new automation; make samples for new items/customers.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation, molding, and related equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document tasks; cross-train with molding technicians.
• Check/changeover parameters; document adjustments.
• Clean equipment and work areas; replace worn components.
• Collaborate to improve efficiency and quality; support QA with corrective actions.
• Write orders for replenishment of inventory and document equipment specs.
• Communicate status with shifts, operators, and technicians.
• Assist with training new operators and molding cell production setups.
• Support production with on-call status; weekend overtime as scheduled.

Skills

Robotics

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Reading electrical schematics

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to set up and maintain automation presses, assembly machines, and molds. You will debug new automation, produce samples for new products, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include managing changeovers, reducing downtime, training operators, and collaborating with QA and molding teams. A strong electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic knowledge base and PLC willingness are required;