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Automation Technician - Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky
Posted: Apr 20, 2022 04:37

Job Description

Our Culture:

The heart and soul of ITW are the more than 48,000 hard-working and dedicated people around the world who thrive in the company's decentralized entrepreneurial culture. ITW's unique culture is a competitive advantage, and the company is working hard to make sure that its divisions continue to think and act like smaller companies. ITW businesses have significant flexibility within the framework of the ITW Business Model to customize their approach to best serve their customers and maximize performance. The foundation of our company is the ITW Business Model, a unique and differentiated set of core capabilities and business practices that comprises three key elements: ITW's 80/20 Front to Back Process, customer-back innovation, and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture.

Our Division:

ITW North American Stamped Fastener Division, (NASF), serves the major OEMs and their tier suppliers in the North American automotive market. The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage our deep-draw stamping technologies. The annual revenue for the division is approximately $170M.

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW's industry leading research and development capabilities, NASF enhances our customers' competitive advantage by:

  • Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in N.A.

  • 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.

1st shift hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Pay negotiable based on skills and experience, Minimum $26.00/hr. +

Top-of-the-line benefits, excellent 401k, tuition reimbursement

2 week's pro-rated vacation, 11 paid holidays

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Key Responsibilities

  • Performing troubleshooting various types of automated assembly & inspection equipment, and routine preventative maintenance functions per schedule.

  • Ability to troubleshoot & diagnose Programmable Logic Controllers, (PLC)

  • Ability to use precision measuring equipment and electrical testing instruments associated with a manufacturing setting.

  • Operate drill press, grinder, welder, and other maintenance equipment to fabricate or repair parts.

  • Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, vertical milling machine, surface, and jig grinders, as well as some specialty grinders, to machine parts and tooling and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.

  • Analyze and understand specifications and tolerances; set up and operate machine tools; fit and assemble parts to make and repair automated assembly equipment.

  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using measuring and inspection devices such as dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, micrometers, and eye loupes.

  • Heat treats various tool steels to the required hardness specification.

  • Ability to maintain computer-based machine repair and PM records system.

  • Performance to comply with all company Procedures, Policies, Work Instructions, and TS16949/EMS-14001 requirements.

  • Comply with OSHA and all safety practices in repair and installation.

  • Other duties as deemed necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • Minimum two-year degree in Electromechanical Technology or equivalent work experience and training.

  • Kentucky Electrical License, a plus

  • Experience with vision systems, a plus.

  • Demonstrate the manual dexterity to work with small parts and be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

  • The ability to understand written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively with all levels of employees is required.

  • Must possess basic computer skills and various software systems (Microsoft/email) for logging and tracking results.

Pre-employment background and physical/drug screening with any job offer.

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. 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.



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Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

Lexington, Kentucky