Maintenance Technician II

Illinois Tool Works; Litchfield (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building component software is seeking a skilled technician for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production equipment. The role involves hands-on work with electro-mechanical systems and requires a strong safety awareness. Candidates should have an associate's degree or equivalent experience and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to read schematics for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repair on production equipment.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Basic machine shop equipment

Hand tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to component manufacturers. Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive. We are a leader in delivering software solutions to the construction industry to increase profitability.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic trouble shooting, repair and general preventative maintenance procedures on all production, warehouse, facility and plant equipment

• Using multi-meters, amp meters and ohm-meters, troubleshoot AC/DC/VFD/servo motors, motor controllers, PLC’s and rewire/ identify/replace failed components to include: motors, drives, drive boards, I/O boards, switches, transformers, contactors, relays and fuses.

• Programs PLC’s and VFD motors as required

• Repairs, replaces defective parts maintaining MRO inventory as required. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Rebuilds and repairs all equipment that is in need of repair.

• Sets up and operates lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking machines to manufacture and repair parts as needed

• Implements a preventative maintenance program for all production and support equipment including training of production associates in equipment operation and preventative maintenance processes

• Contributes to product/quality/process improvement efforts by initiating and participating in problem-solving/improvement teams recommending ideas/changes to business processes, procedures, materials and equipment and implementing recommendations

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with safety processes, procedures and regulations. Follows all lockout/tagout procedures before performing equipment maintenance as required. Wears all protective equipment required by company including but not limited to: gloves, ear protection, safety glasses, respirator, etc.

• Performs other responsibilities, projects as assigned

• Contributes to team effort in a cooperative, supportive team manner.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports/correspondence and communicate concisely

• Possess a strong electro-mechanical aptitude, with strong understanding of electricity. Ability to use basic machine shop equipment, hand tools, forklift, and material handling equipment

• Ability to solve practical problems and act independently in a fast-paced environment with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form, collect/analyze data and prepare findings

• Ability to read and understand schematics in order to troubleshoot complex equipment problems

• Ability to lead, train others effectively in operating , maintaining and troubleshooting equipment

• Possess solid analytical/ numerical abilities with attention to accuracy/detail

• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet production’s needs as well as flexibility to work around scheduled production hours. Will require some off shift work

• Must have a high level of safety awareness and a record of good safety habits.

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Compensation Information:

Pay starts at $29/hr with a $1 shift differential.