Manufacturing Technician

ITW•Itasca, IL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and performing preventative maintenance on fastener manufacturing equipment to safely produce products that meet quality specifications. The role works with in-line equipment used to cold head, point, and thread-roll fasteners for commercial construction applications. It includes equipment troubleshooting, tooling inspection, quality checks and documentation, equipment monitoring and improvement support, and assistance with equipment installation. The technician also supports safety and housekeeping practices, completes 6-S activities, and works with and trains team members. The position is based at ITW’s production facility in Itasca, Illinois, and may require travel between the Roselle and Itasca facilities. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some mandatory overtime, including weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience in high-volume cold-heading metal fastener manufacturing, including equipment setup, operation, or changeover, use of measurement tools, and knowledge of preventive maintenance.
Willingness to work the assigned shift and some mandatory overtime, including weekends.
Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics and follow instructions.
Prior experience using hand tools, such as wrenches.
Ability to recognize and identify parts and problems and offer resolutions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Reliable transportation; the job may require travel between the Roselle and Itasca facilities.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform general housekeeping duties.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use required job-site safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
Ability to handle steel products, tools, and chemicals while following company safety guidelines.
Ability to hear facility safety noises.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate in-line equipment to cold head, point, and thread-roll fasteners.
Perform routine and non-routine equipment maintenance, including preventive maintenance.
Conduct quality checks according to specification sheets and complete required documentation.
Follow and promote safety practices and procedures, including identifying hazards.
Analyze and troubleshoot production and equipment failures.
Perform full inspections of incoming tooling.
Monitor production equipment performance and support implementation of equipment and fixture upgrades and enhancements.
Assist with equipment installation as needed.
Maintain required housekeeping practices and procedures.
Perform 6-S activities and improvements as required.
Work with and train other team members and participate in team events and meetings.
Work as a machine operator running production lines.
Perform other duties as assigned.