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.

Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $15.9 billion in 2022.

ITW Vulcan North America Cooking 
For more than 150 years, Vulcan has been recognized by chefs and operators around the world as the best-in-class supplier for premier, energy-efficient foodservice equipment. Trusted for durable design, precision performance and state-of-the-art innovation, professionals rely on Vulcan equipment to produce spectacular culinary results each and every time. 

The lab technician is responsible for completing a wide variety of engineering qualification tests.  This can include new product development testing, reliability/life testing, field issue testing, controls validation, product/food testing, and regulatory testing.  Additionally, the lab technician will be responsible for gathering and recording the necessary data and providing it to the requester.  The Lab technician reports to the engineering manager, steam/combi, and is responsible for all testing on the Vulcan Steam & Combi product lines.

Responsibilities:

• As planned by the engineering manager, take test requests from engineering, and work to complete.
• As part of the test process, will setup unit, test equipment, environment, food product, and other equipment/items as needed to run test.
• Will run many different types of experiments in order to gather information and data related to equipment performance.
• Running consistent tests each and every time in order to minimize variance and keep results at a high level.
• Operates test equipment per the supplier’s recommendations to generate the test data/results required.
• Work on several different test requests concurrently, and drive each to a rapid completion.
• Discuss test setup and results with the engineer/test requester.
• Other lab duties, including equipment calibration, maintenance of supplies, lab organization, and lab cleanliness.
• Conduct code compliance testing for new and existing products including UL, Energy Star and state level submissions and maintain required documentation.
• Promotes, supports, and follows all ITW safety programs and initiatives.

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 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.