Job Description

** Position Summary**

Reporting to the Engineering Manager within ITW’s Commercial Construction North America Division, the Lab Technician will support testing of mechanical and adhesive anchoring solutions for structural applications. This role focuses on conducting concrete anchor and metal fastener testing at the Lake Forest Testing Laboratory to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand and perform testing in accordance with applicable standards (UL, FM, Building Code, ICC-ES, etc.)
• Conduct product testing in concrete, drywall, and metal decking
• Work with team leaders to collect data and perform analysis to communicate to the teams.
• Write detailed and accurate reports summarizing test results and findings
• Responsible for inventory and maintenance of all test equipment, test fixtures, tools, and laboratory supplies to be used for testing.
• Maintain laboratory files including testing procedures, test results, concrete inventory, equipment records and calibrations, and monthly equipment verification checks.
• Promptly report and document any equipment malfunctions or repairs needed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional laboratory environment, ensuring all testing and storage areas are well-organized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical, vocational training, or Bachelor Degree of Engineering Technology is a plus.
• Proven experience in a laboratory or construction testing environment, preferably with concrete or mechanical anchors.
• Strong understanding of test standards related to concrete anchors.
• Ability to operate power tools and heavy machinery safely and effectively.
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Familiarity with Solidworks or other 3D CAD systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills with internal / external stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

** Preferred Experience**

• Hands-on experience working with concrete, including drilling, installing fasteners, and conducting testing.
• 3-5 years of experience in product testing using advanced testing equipment, such as MTS, Instron, or equivalent systems.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Familiarity with testing and evaluation procedures for mechanical anchors in compliance with industry standards.
• Experience using CAD and simulation tools to analyze and support test designs.

Competencies:

• Communication: The position requires accurate communication with others within the business. Ability to translate and communicate technical ideas & design principals.
• Continuous Improvement and Critical Thinking: The ability to evaluate current designs, and recommend appropriate changes is expected. Determine root causes to problems, produce a selection of possible solutions, and recommend appropriate action, implement the improvement, and monitor results of the improvement.
• Drive to Excel: Self-motivated and driven to succeed; willing to go the extra mile. Ability to work both independently and with others.
• Technical/Professional knowledge: The ability to demonstrate a strong technical knowledge and expertise in the areas of mechanical design, materials and fixturing/tooling.
• Project Management: Ability to structure and manage projects, their related resource and risk elements.
• Coaching/Training: Providing timely coaching, guidance, and feedback to help others excel on the job.

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

** 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.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Be able to follow and use specific job site safety equipment and procedures. Must be able to handle various company products such as steel products, tools, and construction chemicals while following proper safety guidelines established by the company. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to wear safety glasses, steel toed shoes, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear and is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; in case of excessive noise, appropriate noise PPE is available.

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