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Job Description:

Company Overview

**At Illinois Tool Works (ITW),** we empower our people to think and act like business owners. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture is built on our core values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Simplicity, and Shared Risk. We operate with our proprietary 80/20 Front-to-Back Process, focusing on what matters most to our customers while driving innovation from the customer back. Join a company where you have the freedom and support to take your career to the next level while making a meaningful impact on our manufacturing operations and customer success.

Division Overview- ITW Specialty Films

ITW Specialty Films manufactures and markets coated and metallized films used in Financial Cards, Secure ID, Medical Bags, Laminations, and Holographics. Operating from eight locations across North America and Europe, the division leverages deep technical expertise to meet specialized customer needs.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled **Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician** to join our great team. This role is critical to ensuring our equipment operates safely, efficiently, and to ITW’s highest standards of operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with our shared commitment to **Integrity, Respect, Trust, Shared Risk, and Simplicity,** consistently delivering results while fostering a safe, collaborative, and continuously improving workplace.

1. Safety & Compliance

In this role, safety is paramount. The technician follows all plant and electrical safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements, while maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area. Every task is performed with ITW’s zero-incident safety culture in mind, with active participation in hazard identification, corrective actions, and preventive measures to protect both people and equipment.

2. People & Collaboration

The position requires someone who can work independently or as part of a cross-functional team to solve problems and complete repairs. The technician communicates effectively with operations, engineering, and leadership to minimize downtime and support production goals. They willingly share knowledge and mentor peers, strengthening the team’s capabilities while demonstrating ITW values through respectful, trust-based interactions.

3. Operations & Technical Excellence

The technician works with a wide range of machinery, devices, motor controls, and electrical circuits, and is skilled in inspecting equipment for conformance with operational standards. They can read and create schematic diagrams and troubleshoot problems with or without the aid of documentation. When diagnosing equipment issues, they manage the process from start to finish, including disassembly, repair assessment, sourcing or fabricating parts, reassembly, and start-up, and address automation equipment problems efficiently to maximize utilization. Preventive maintenance is scheduled and performed to avoid unplanned downtime, with accurate computer records maintained for inventory, preventive tasks, and repairs.

4. Financial & Resource Stewardship

This role requires careful stewardship of resources by accurately recording spare parts usage to maintain inventory levels and control costs. The technician supports budget-conscious maintenance decisions while prioritizing equipment reliability and safety, and they identify and recommend improvements that reduce waste, extend equipment life, and maximize return on investment for maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

+ 3+ years factory machine maintenance experience, including 2+ years in industrial electrical work

+ High school diploma or GED required, college or trade certification a plus

+ Strong knowledge of electronics, robotics, hydraulics, relay and solid-state machinery, and PLC programming

+ Comprehensive understanding of electrical/electronic components and diagnostic instruments

+ Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

_The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable_ _accommodation_ _may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

Physical Requirements

+ Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted; bend, stand, climb, and walk as needed

+ Crawl under machines; kneel, sit, or lay on concrete while performing repairs

+ Stand for long periods on various types of flooring

Wor** **king Conditions

+ On-site role in manufacturing facility environment.

+ 2nd Shift (12 PM - 8:30 PM)

F** **LS** **A Status

+ This is a Full-Time Non-Exempt position

Compensation Information:

Pay Range

+ Hourly $28.00 - $36.00 (DOE)

_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._