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Job Description:

ITW Description:

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled $16.1 billion in 2023.

Division Description

ITW Electronic Packaging & Components (EPC), a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), part of Test, Measurement and Electronics segment is industry leading manufacturer and designer of electronic components (insulation, surge protection, LEDs, LCDs) and packaging (tubes, trays, tapes, bags) for high tech companies. EPC division revenues are $250MM per year and has global operations in US, Malaysia, China and Taiwain. EPC division brands include: Formex, Linx, Lumex, and Fastex).

Position Summary:

The IT Administrator is responsible for technology support of EPC US operations:

• Infrastructure and network support of the 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility

• End user support for local and remote staff

• Administration of key business applications (ERP, CRM, EDI)

• Implementing and managing strong cyber security controls

• Managing relationship and work execution through outside IT managed service providers

IT Administrator will work as part of global EPC divisional IT team and partner with Divisional IT Manager to develop and execute divisional IT Roadmap in alignment with key business objectives. During first 12-18 months, the incumbent will be involved in two key initiatives:

Build out (move) of a new manufacturing facility in the Chicagoland area Participate in the phased roll out migration to a new ERP system

As an IT Administrator, you will get to work in a dynamic global environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit, problem solving skills, adaptability, and passion for business partnership to create great IT outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the user experience, while working with a high degree of autonomy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support key business applications (ERP, CRM, EDI)

• Support site infrastructure (network, server, telephony, active directory, end user devices)

• Maintain inventory of all hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment

• Provide technical end user support, onboard and off-board employees

• Perform system and application upgrades, to ensure currency and supportability

• Deploy patches and security fixes to all managed equipment

• Perform data and network backups based on established procedures

• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose network problems

• Implement, monitor, and report on cyber security directives

• Monitor and tune PC, Network and Server equipment for performance

• Document and keep all processes and procedures current

• Develop and maintain system documentation for changes and enhancements

• Provide IT consultation to businesses across the EPC division as needed

• Engage with business leaders to build, maintain and execute an IT roadmap to enable aggressive growth within the business.

• Participate and/or manage technology project at a site or divisional level as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Network Administrator, Application/Systems Analyst, IT Manager, Business Partner, or similar role

• Experience configuring, managing and troubleshooting Windows based operating systems, Active Directory, network and server infrastructure

• Experience deploying, upgrading and enhancing critical business applications (ERP, CRM, EDI) in a manufacturing environment (both cloud and on premises)

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflows and processes to identify process inefficiencies and improvements

• Strong understanding of cyber security concepts and application of cyber security controls

• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Experience in working in a global organization is a strong plus

• Relevant business and/or technology education and / or certifications

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands/work environment 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a manufacturing environment including repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and/or pulling.

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.

• Ability to perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly such as walking, typing, using fingers and hands.

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and rarely lift up to fifty (25) pounds.

• The ability to wear personal protective gear (safety shoes and glasses)

• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.

• While performing the job functions of this position, the employee will have exposure to an environment near powered motor vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures.

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Compensation Information:

$80k to $100k Annually

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.