Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 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 totaled $14.6B in 2018.
ITW Medical is comprised of three strong medical product brands - Coeur, Filtertek & Precise - situated to proactively meet the needs of customers in the marketplace. Coeur is a leading provider of disposable medical products used in diagnostic imaging and other medical procedures. The Filtertek product line is comprised of custom plastic insert molded filtration and flow control components for global OEM medical device customers. Precise Biomedical is a service company providing maintenance and repair of power injectors used for imaging procedures.
This position reports to the Maintenance Manager at the Washington, NC site and is responsible for the management, implementation, and troubleshooting of projects and equipment associated with the automation of manufacturing processes. This individual will champion the use of the ITW Toolbox in implementation of these projects and ensure compliance with Quality System standards. In addition, this position will support the on-going operations of existing equipment utilizing strong troubleshooting skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES:
Understand & maintain Machine Network Layouts and Designs, specifically Ethernet.
Program and debug PLC, HMI and robot software.
Must have solid software and hardware troubleshooting skills
Setup automation for presses or assembly machines, wiring and interfacing.
Setup and debug new automation as needed. Make samples for new items/customers.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair various assembly, automation and mold equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks and fill out relevant paperwork. Cross train with molding technicians for mold machine maintenance.
Check and adjust parameters during changeovers and note changes for update.
Clean automation equipment and areas.
Replace worn equipment. Design and fabricate small fixtures for equipment.
Look for methods of improving efficiency and ensure quality standards, as an individual and part of a team.
Assist QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections.
Maintain inventory of spare parts and write order requests for replenishment.
Communicate with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on equipment status.
Support production with an on call status, authorized for a rotating scheduled overtime on weekends.
Maintain compliance with ISO 13485 and Safety Policies/Standards.
Technical school degree with 5+ years of related controls & automation experience.
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to drive needed change.
Must possess comprehension and reasoning skills used to understand and collect data, interpret technical instructions, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to travel occasionally to other ITW locations and for vendor visits as required.
Work exp. with design vendors, holding them to specs and project requirements
Independently tests, analyzes and solves technical problems
Experience in Injection Molding, Automation and high-volume manufacturing preferred
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.
