Maintenance / Process Apprentice 2nd or 3rd Shift

- Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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Traverse City - International Dr Until 8/30/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

This position will be 3rd shifts technical resource with the ability to operate all of the equipment, help troubleshoot process related issues, and conduct the needed cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Conduct preventative maintenance and process tasks per the designated schedule

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor problems with production equipment and or process related issues

  • Conduct regular cleaning of the equipment including the ability to work out of a platform lift

  • Basic understanding and ability to run all the production equipment and run production as needed

  • Communicate through written and verbal channels with team leads, process tech, and maintenance techs

  • Ability to understand functionality of the production machines and test/provide feedback regarding process improvements or maintenance upgrades

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have good interpersonal skills, be a team player and a self-starter who can work with little or no supervision.  Good people interaction skills needed to work with operators, engineers, and other non-technical personnel

  • Position requires 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Ability to work at heights using proper equipment

  • A team player who possesses an excellent attitude

  • Self-directed and able to work with little direct supervision

  • Use logical thinking and the ability to analyze cause and effect situations

  • Capacity to address several issues or problems simultaneously

Compensation Information:

Market

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.

About this role

Summary

Operate equipment, troubleshoot issues, conduct preventative maintenance, and assist production tasks.

Job title

Maintenance / Process Apprentice 2nd or 3rd Shift

Experience level

1-3 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Traverse City, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

Market

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

teamworkself-startinglogical thinkingheight work

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

maintenanceprocess
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Traverse City, MI, USA

On-site City