Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift + 15% shift premium - ITW Shakeproof

ITW Shakeproof, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., serves major automotive OEMs and their tier suppliers with metal, cold-headed fasteners totaling approximately $160m in revenue.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Shakeproof enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America.
• 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.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Our Machesney Park, IL location is looking for a Maintenance/Machine Repair Technician for Cold Heading and Thread Rolling Machines who is interested in continuing to grow in their maintenance career.  Knowledge of electrical components, high and low voltage, hydraulics, welding/fabricating and mechanically skilled to be able to dismantle machine components is required. Shift hours are 11:30pm - 7 a.m.

• Inspect machinery to diagnose malfunctions in equipment, repair replace defective equipment as necessary.
• Test and repair malfunctioning production equipment/machinery and notify appropriate personnel.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment including machinery, cranes, forklift, etc.
• Assemble and install equipment using hand and power tools, welder, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, etc.
• Advanced knowledge for use of, Milling Machine, Brake press, Drill press, and general machine shop equipment.
• Test water supply daily, maintain waste water treatment equipment and process.
• Repair machinery re; lathe, mill, drill press, and other tools as required.
• Maintains current knowledge and actively addresses safety and environmental issues.
• Other duties may include: janitorial, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, carpentry.
• Understand hydraulic principles, pneumatic principles etc.
• Demonstrate high level of mechanical aptitude and must possess the knowledge of timing of cams and gears, how to set backlash, replace bushings.
• Maintains current knowledge and actively addresses safety and environmental issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 3-5+ years maintenance experience
• Associates degree from a Technical College preferred
• Apprenticeship or Journeyman experience preferred
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
• Forklift Truck Experience required
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to complete routine production and quality reports.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Why ITW Shakeproof? Here are the TOP Reasons:

• Work-life balance and Flexibility: Just ask our employees! This is direct and consistent feedback from them! We understand that you have a life outside of work and we will support you to tend to personal needs, encourage you to take time to spend with family and friends, pursue hobbies, give back to the community, etc. 
• Stability: We celebrated our 100-year anniversary last year! We’ve been going strong since 1922 and show no signs of slowing down. We are part of ITW, a fortune 250 multinational manufacturing organization, with over 50,000 employees. With 7 segments, our products can be found almost everywhere!
• Committed to your Full Potential (Growth Opportunities): We strive for everyone to own their careers and feel valued for the work they do. To help our employees reach their full potential, we provide the tools and resources to help them get where they want to go with their careers. We are focused on developing the next generation of Skilled Workers and Great ITW Leaders who will grow with us and thrive in our entrepreneurial culture.
• Top Pay: We are committed to offering a compensation package that competes with the market and economy to assure stability at home.
• Stable Management: Our team, vision, growth mindset, and open-door policy remain unwavering, ensuring long-term success for all.
• Benefits Galore: We want our employees to live well and enjoy life. That’s why we offer a variety of benefits that support employees physically, mentally, and financially – Medical (3 options), dental, vision, 401(k), fertility and surrogacy benefits, parental leave, shift premiums, and more – we’ve got you covered!
• Education Matters: We invest in your growth with training opportunities, technical apprenticeships, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships for your kids.
• Long-Term Teammates: People are not only committed to our core values, but they also stick around – our average tenure is over 18 years!
• Safety First: We prioritize your well-being, ensuring you go home as healthy as you came to work; plus, we listen, act, and reward for your safety suggestions!

If you are ready to kick-start your career in metal fastener manufacturing and contribute to a company that values diversity and innovation, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our dynamic team.

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.