Lead Maintenance Technician

ITW•Chippewa Falls, WI

About The Position

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW, with approximately 18 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 8 major segments with businesses in 56 countries that employ approximately 51,000 women and men. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 10,000 active patents. Division Description ITW Deltar Fasteners serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers with plastic fasteners totaling approximately $200M in revenues. Units include: Frankfort, IL; Chippewa Falls, WI and our Commercial Sales and Engineering in Troy, MI. The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Deltar Fasteners enhance our customers’ competitive advantage by… Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA. Exchanging product, process and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide. Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value. Position Summary The Maintenance Lead will report to the Maintenance Manager. This hands-on position will lead a team of Automation and Maintenance Technicians focused on efficiently repairing and maintaining machinery and building systems to maximize production up time.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum two-year degree in Maintenance, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related field
5+ years’ experience in Maintenance, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related field
Broad knowledge of instrumentation and related software
Experience with PLC operations and programming, robotics programming, and vision system design/programming
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Hands-on, electrical, electronic and mechanical skillset
Strong commitment to safety
Attention to detail
Excellent organization and communication skills
Must be self-driven and able to work with little or no supervision

Nice To Haves

Experience with injection molding equipment preferred
Hands-on experience with ABB, Fanuc, Epson, Allen-Bradley, Cognex and Keyence preferred

Responsibilities

Direct resources to improve efficiency of repairs and maintenance
Ensure solid communication and status updates at shift start and shift change
Schedule and assign daily tasks to Automation and Maintenance Technicians
Lead challenging trouble-shooting activities
Foster culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Improve staff abilities by evaluating the strengths and gaps of team members and providing learning opportunities through daily work assignments
Work with the Maintenance Manager to identify and develop additional training needed
Responsible for managing performance and attendance of direct reports
Ensure all maintenance processes are properly documented
Comply with OSHA and other regulatory agencies in the design, repair, and installation of all automated equipment
Assist with on-site installations by examining building and equipment layouts, prepping equipment, and anticipating potential challenges
Follow blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering specifications for installations, modifications, and repairs
Must be able to communicate with all levels of facility personnel and outside vendors
Other tasks and duties as assigned