Industrial Maintenance Technician — Precise & Reliable

ITW Automotive; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW) Sexton facility in Decatur, AL is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for safe operation, troubleshooting, upkeep and reliability of all factory mechanical systems. The role emphasizes quality, documentation and continuous improvement.

You will perform preventive maintenance, support new equipment installations and changeovers, read blueprints, and maintain spare parts inventory, with a strong team-based mindset and adherence to 5-S principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical and/or welding coursework, certifications, and degrees highly desired.
• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance required.
• Ability to read, understand and follow blueprints.
• Familiarity with precision gauges such as calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems in manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience with mechanical equipment, machinery operation, troubleshooting, hydraulics, and inspection/SPC is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and troubleshoot all capital equipment in plant.
• Support new equipment installations, repairs, and changeovers.
• Properly lockout and control equipment during repair, overhaul, or changeover.
• Repair mechanical issues in production equipment, facility systems, and related machinery.
• Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, replace gears, sprockets, bearings, drives, gearboxes and related components.
• Learn machine-specific setup, changeover, and maintenance protocols.
• Troubleshoot tooling, hydraulic, and mechanical drive issues.
• Address motion, speed, and alignment problems in machinery.
• Maintain stock of supplies and spare parts through documentation and coordination with Maintenance Management.
• Complete PMs, work orders, and projects as directed by Maintenance Management.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and completely.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Mechanical/welding coursework or certifications

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW) Sexton facility in Decatur, AL is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for safe operation, troubleshooting, upkeep and reliability of all factory mechanical systems. The role emphasizes quality, documentation and continuous improvement.

You will perform preventive maintenance, support new equipment installations and changeovers, read blueprints, and maintain spare parts inventory, with a strong team-based mindset and adherence to 5-S principles.