Injection Molding Machine Technician - Night Shift
Illinois Tool Works · 27889, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Illinois Tool Works (industrial) in 27889, WA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Injection molding, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live manufacturing postings in Washington.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 63%
- Machining 56%
- ✓ Tooling 56%
- GD&T 50%
- CATIA / NX 38%
- ✓ Team leadership 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Illinois Tool Works in 27889
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Full description from Illinois Tool WorksAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Duties and responsibiities
- ◆Diagnose problems and replace or repair parts as needed to keep plant equipment operating at maximize equipment uptime in both the Molding Department and Assembly
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance of injection molding equipment and document as required.
- ◆Perform tooling and equipment changeovers as required
- ◆Improve the operational efficiency of plant equipment by proactively addressing potential issues before they create scrap or downtime.
- ◆Reduce costs by streamlining processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
- ◆Actively participate in ITW Toolbox projects and initiatives.
- ◆Embrace and support a Safety-first culture in words and actions.
- ◆Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations, along with other federal, state, and local regulations regarding environmental, industrial, and electrical mandates.
General Responsibilities/ Support
- ◆Excellent attendance.
- ◆Work overtime as necessary.
- ◆No call outs, late arrivals, etc.
- ◆Returning from all breaks and lunches on time.
- ◆Attend all scheduled training.
- ◆Attend all scheduled shift meetings.
- ◆Perform all activities in a safe manner.
- ◆Responsible molding room, auxiliary equipment, and tool storage areas neat and orderly.
- ◆Perform miscellaneous activities as the supervisor/manager requests
- ◆Supports facility’s communication system
Educational Level
· up to a 2-year technical, or related degree or 3 years related experience
Comprehension/Reasoning Skills
· This position requires the ability read, comprehend, and follow the Operating Instructions and Manufacturing Specifications for the work being performed by in molding and assembly.
· Ability to read and understand machine set up and operation sheets.
Math Skills
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
· Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Other Skills and Abilities
· Basic understanding of the following principles for machine troubleshooting using schematics and operating manuals. Willing to mature that understanding with assistance and self-study.
· Processing
· Hydraulic
· Electric
· Pneumatic
· Mechanical
· This position requires corrected eyesight of 20/20 for the visual quality inspections that are performed on parts.
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Job Description
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This role is a rotating 12-hour night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun
Week 2: Wed, Thur, Fri
Technician positions may require time flexibility depending on the state of a machine or to complete a maintenance task.
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General accountability
This position has the primary responsibility for breakdown maintenance for all production areas. This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
Competencies/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· This position requires some physical movement around the machine areas. This position requires an operator to stand for 90% of their work shift with two scheduled breaks and a 20 minute lunch.
· Some lifting of boxes or totes may be required intermittently.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl; and talk or hear.
· The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.