Automation Technician: Night Shift, 12-hr Rotating

ITW•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ITW Medical, a division of ITW, is comprised of two highly respected brands- Coeur and Filtertek, supplying critical filtration and flow control solutions to global OEM’s, serving Surgical, Infusion, Bioprocessing and Diagnostic Imaging end markets. This role involves working a night shift with a 12-hour rotating schedule, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The schedule alternates weekly: Week 1 includes Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday, while Week 2 includes Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with a strong commitment to its employees, offering career development and learning opportunities across more than 50 countries. The company fosters a decentralized, entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered to think and act like business owners.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
Working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric systems.
Must possess good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment.
Above basic mathematical skills and reasoning ability.
Able to read electrical schematics.
Knowledge of OSHA Requirements to include Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, and Authorized Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, excel, word and internet.
Possess strong work ethic, is a self-starter, has good attendance and works successfully in team settings.

Nice To Haves

Vocational Degree preferred
Sonic welding and injection molding preferred.
Willingness/ability to attend formal training courses to learn PLC programming if needed

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.