Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 500 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine's most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW's revenues total $14.8 billion in 2018.
Summary: This individual will be responsible for conducting test and analysis in the R&D Lab. To safely operate the R&D extrusion line, to analyze and test zipper, film, pouch structures for fitness-for-use utilizing laboratory test equipment. In addition, maintain inventory of pouch, film, and zipper samples.
Duties and Responsibilities
Run analytical or other testing equipment is required (mechanic aptitude to use and build testing apparatus / equipment / tools)
Communicate test findings to multiple stakeholders (i.e., formulators, engineers, management)
Monitors experiments, makes observations, calculates and records results, and develops conclusions
Process/input test data to excel, compose plots and graphs, and organize data for PowerPoint reports
Develop testing procedures and methods
Ability to keep detailed technical records/notebooks
Carry out assigned tests with minimal supervision and properly document all results and/or observations
Assist others with daily tasks, as well as, short- and long-term projects
Maintain communication between supervisors and coworkers
Setup and run extruder line during material and die trials. Maintaining trial records, filing system, and samples. Responsible for keeping extruder area presentable and all equipment functional. Utilize test equipment to analyze product.
Requirements
Hands-on and self-motivated
Interpersonal skills with ability to work well with peers and colleagues
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating / maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized laboratory
Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation
Follow company security policies, protect all test data, and company property
Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure extra PPE is readily available for guests
Able to read Metric prints
Experience
Typically, 2-5 years directly applicable experience
Education
Minimally, high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be local to the Houston area.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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. _
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.
