Lab Technician

Company: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

**ITW Description:**Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW, with approximately 14.8 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 55 countries that employ approximately 48,000 women and men. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 active patents.ITW Active Safety is seeking a **Lab Technician who is** responsible testing and inspecting products at various stages; compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties. Ensure that all manufactured products meet and/or exceed quality standards set by our customers. Conduct performance testing of all products during design phase, calibration of measurement equipment, etc.**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:** **may include all the following. Other duties may be assigned.**+ Performs quality tasks as outlined in Job Instructions of The Quality Management System (QMS).+ Performs quality inspections, document, and record inspection results.+ Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations + Carry our routine tasks accurately and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses+ Record and sometimes interpret results in test reports to present to Engineering Team + Responsible for communicating with engineers, operators and/or production supervisor regarding quality problems or concerns+ Help instruct new employees on key quality elements of a good manufactured part or product and assist with training on measuring techniques.+ Read and interpret part drawings and understand tolerances.+ Participates in corrective action processes by recommending and implementing necessary corrective actions. + Use computers and perform mathematical calculations+ Follow all business and safety guidelinesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:**+ High school diploma or equivalent+ One or more years of job-related experience+ Basic mathematical skills+ Basic knowledge and ability to operate computers and perform tasks in MS Office+ Must be able to work in a team environment, demonstrate a positive attitude consistently, and must possess good communication / interpretation skills+ Must possess good visual skills for part inspection, and reasoning ability**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust and focus+ Individual must have ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch, and similar activities + Able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally+ Willingness and ability to work scheduled overtime**Equipment and Tools Used (but not limited to):**Precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, veneer calipers, cubing fixtures and special gages. Check fixtures, templates, magnifying glass, scales, and inspection stamps.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.

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