Automation Technician – Robotics & Maintenance Pro (8–4)

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

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.