2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

itw· 001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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📍 Gallatin - 37066Full time

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for efficient operation, upkeep, and repair of equipment, facilities, and systems. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and responding to maintenance requests to minimize downtime and ensure a safe working environment.

Primary Key Responsibilities

  • Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure equipment.
  • Diagnoses malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs corrective maintenance action.
  • Performs changeovers and adjusting machines to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Maintains maintenance records for individual work in CMMS
  • Ability to plan and install new electrical connections for manufacturing equipment
  • Mechanically capable of diagnosing and repairing manufacturing equipment
  • Modifies electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations under the direction of an Electrical Engineer.
  • Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing
  • Troubleshoot electrical control systems via online connection to PLCs and understanding of ladder diagram language to identify inputs and outputs
  • 5S Responsibilities
  • Performance to comply with all company Procedures, Policies, and Work Instructions
  • May perform electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing and carpentry duties as needed for the facility.
  • Reads and interprets drawings and schematics to locate problem areas and suggests methods for corrective action.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school
  • 2-5 years of related experience
  • Proficient with basic PLC, troubleshooting, and programming
  • Experience with operating a forklift
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Effectively communicate in a professional demeanor when dealing with the public or any level of employees. 
  • Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to work in a team environment or independently
  • Ability to work overtime

PHYSICAL DEMANDS                                                                                         

  • The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee could be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

    Job Summary

    This position is responsible for efficient operation, upkeep, and repair of equipment, facilities, and systems. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and responding to maintenance requests to minimize downtime and ensure a safe working environment.

    Primary Key Responsibilities

  • Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure equipment.
  • Diagnoses malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs corrective maintenance action.
  • Performs changeovers and adjusting machines to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Maintains maintenance records for individual work in CMMS
  • Ability to plan and install new electrical connections for manufacturing equipment
  • Mechanically capable of diagnosing and repairing manufacturing equipment
  • Modifies electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations under the direction of an Electrical Engineer.
  • Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing
  • Troubleshoot electrical control systems via online connection to PLCs and understanding of ladder diagram language to identify inputs and outputs
  • 5S Responsibilities
  • Performance to comply with all company Procedures, Policies, and Work Instructions
  • May perform electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing and carpentry duties as needed for the facility.
  • Reads and interprets drawings and schematics to locate problem areas and suggests methods for corrective action.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school
  • 2-5 years of related experience
  • Proficient with basic PLC, troubleshooting, and programming
  • Experience with operating a forklift
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Effectively communicate in a professional demeanor when dealing with the public or any level of employees. 
  • Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to work in a team environment or independently
  • Ability to work overtime

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS                                                                                         

  • The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee could be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 


As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician role in the 001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc. department at itw.
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