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Maintenance Manager

Illinois Tool WorksIllinois Tool Works·Manufacturing

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About the role

Job Description:

Summary:

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance team in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. This role oversees equipment repairs, preventive maintenance programs, and compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.

The position includes managing capital projects, improving equipment and processes, coordinating vendor and contractor work, and maintaining critical facility systems. The Maintenance Manager also oversees purchasing, budgeting, and documentation, while developing staff, driving continuous improvement, and supporting production growth.

This position requires on-site presence and is not eligible for remote work.

Essential Duties:

  • Lead, train, and evaluate maintenance personnel; ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Oversee equipment and facility repairs, preventive maintenance, and reliability programs
  • Manage facility systems (grounds, fire protection, safety systems) and ensure compliance with local and state codes
  • Plan and execute capital projects, including cost estimation, equipment evaluation, and implementation
  • Design and improve equipment, processes, and facility layouts to enhance efficiency and safety
  • Oversee installation of new equipment and systems
  • Manage vendors and contractors to ensure high-quality and compliant work
  • Purchase and track parts, supplies, and equipment; ensure accurate documentation and invoice processing
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental performance, and operational efficiency
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to support production goals

Qualifications & Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical or engineering background preferred
  • Mechanical and electrical experience required; leadership experience preferred
  • Experience with HVAC, plumbing, pipe fitting, pneumatics, and blueprint reading
  • Welding, forklift operation, equipment rigging, and carpentry skills are preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to train employees and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Basic computer, documentation, and purchasing skills
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to equipment and budgeting

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, climb, crawl, and perform physical tasks as needed
  • Must have good vision and mobility
  • Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, grease, and machinery hazards

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.  

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Illinois Tool Works is a global leader in industrial manufacturing, attracting skilled professionals in engineering, technical services, and management roles.

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What's promising

  • Strong global presence with operations in over 50 countries.
  • Diverse product portfolio reduces dependency on any single market.
  • Consistent financial performance with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

What to watch

  • Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
  • Dependence on industrial and manufacturing sectors makes it vulnerable to economic downturns.
  • Limited public information about company culture and employee satisfaction.

Why Illinois Tool Works

  • Decentralized business model empowers individual units with autonomy.
  • Focus on 80/20 business process for operational efficiency.
  • Strong emphasis on innovation with significant investment in R&D.

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About Illinois Tool Works

Illinois Tool Works

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ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a global industrial company that produces a diverse range of products and equipment, primarily focusing on engineered fasteners, components, and equipment for various industries.

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