Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift - Hobart Brothers

Hobart Brothers LLC, an Illinois Tool Works Company within the Welding Group, is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of welding consumables worldwide. We create customer success in metal fabrication around the world. Safety, quality, and productivity is the core of successfully meeting our customer requirements for products used in vehicles, ships, bridges, dams, railcars, etc.  Our core values are integrity, respect, trust, shared risks, and simplicity.

The individual will work closely with the maintenance team and operators on a daily basis in order to perform troubleshooting for machinery repairs and preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks
• Machine/fabricate machine parts using drill press, lathe, mill, etc.
• Perform machine repairs

• Must have good interpersonal skills, be a team player and a self-starter who can work with little or no supervision.  Good people interaction skills needed to work with operators, engineers, and other non-technical personnel
• Position requires 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Measurement, layout, drilling reaming and threading as well as welding and cutting are required
• Understanding of mechanical drive systems and bearing maintenance / replacement
• Ability to work at heights using proper equipment
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and prints
• Ability to use test & measurement equipment such as multimeters, calipers, micrometers
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs and Electrical Control systems a plus
• A team player who possesses an excellent attitude
• Willing to pursue further education
• Self-directed and able to work with little direct supervision
• Use logical thinking and the ability to analyze cause and effect situations
• Capacity to address several issues or problems simultaneously

The inability to perform any of the physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation.  Please refer to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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.