Electro- Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Illinois Tool Works; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of high-speed automated packaging machinery. Your expertise will ensure that all manufacturing lines run smoothly while adhering to safety standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to process improvements and cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about problem-solving and enjoy working in a team-oriented atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holiday Leave

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair high-speed packaging machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electro-mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Pneumatic Systems Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Automation

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Measuring Tools

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary:

To perform problem solving, diagnosis, repair and routine maintenance of highspeed automated packaging machinery and associated support equipment. Including support of cost savings initiatives, process improvements for reliability & efficiency gains and building maintenance support.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild high speed packaging and auxiliary machinery in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This includes, but not limited to; mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, facility and grounds.
• Independently diagnose, identify root-cause and repair problems with mechanical/electro-mechanical apparatuses of moderate complexity and their interrelated electrical, electronic & pneumatic components and controls.
• Keep all manufacturing lines up and running and assist manufacturing and engineering teams with problems relating to packaged product quality and machine safety, including use of lock out / tag out procedures.
• Support maintenance of facility & grounds equipment & building security systems.
• Follow all prescribed safety/housekeeping practices and procedures. Perform 6-S activities and improvements as required.
• Maintain spare parts inventory & replenishment, including hand tools, power tools and perishable supplies inventory and replenish as needed.
• Perform proactive walk throughs to identify looming problems to schedule and perform repairs.
• Identify and tag safety hazards on machinery and in work area.
• Track machine downtime per shift in support of machine maintenance projects.
• Work with other team members and participate in team events and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Contributes to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Quality Orientation - Demonstrates ability to accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small. Showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

Safety Awareness - Demonstrates ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.

Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes independent responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence to take the initiative to act rather than having standards & direction imposed.

Job Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree with emphasis in electrical/electronic and/or automation preferred.
• 3+ years Maintenance Technician experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting in a related field.
• Read and understand Electrical schematics and how they control and operate machinery.
• Familiarity with electrical components operation and functionality: Drives, power supplies, amplifiers, transformers, contactors, relays, capacitors, resistors, automatic switches including reed, limit, positive negative positive, negative positive negative, photoelectric components, with the ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits by performing resistance, current, voltage measurements.
• Read and understand pneumatic diagrams and how they operate associated components.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic circuits and a working knowledge of principles and functionality of valves, valve manifolds, pressure switches, linear and rotary actuators, flow controls, air preparation equipment with the ability to troubleshoot & repair.
• Read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams including assembly and part drawings.
• Perform mechanical assembly, alignment and disassembly of moderate complexity with ability to self-establish appropriate sequence of assembly.
• Use hand measuring tools such as micrometer, caliper, gauge pins, feeler gauges to verify fit and function for assembly/repair and to support performing mechanical troubleshooting.
• Make simple sketches of required fixes/modifications to communicate with engineering and outside vendors.
• Effectively communicate and work with direct manufacturers on equipment troubleshooting.
• Effectively work with outside contractors to perform specialized tasks.
• Track ongoing systemic problems with equipment and communicate to engineering for resolution.
• Safely operate hand tools & shop equipment such as disk grinder, sander, band saw, drill press, manual mill, hand drill, etc., with basic metalworking skills to drill, tap, file, ream, & mill basic machine components.
• Able to read and understand operating instructions and to interpret complex instructions, sketches, blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Related licenses/certifications are a plus.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing working conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to fumes such as different cleaning solutions or adhesives, heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas (glasses, ear plugs, and steel toe shoes). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to walk, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and work in small areas inside machine cells. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave.

Hourly base range for this position is $32.00-$40.00. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.