[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Illinois Tool Works jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Illinois Tool Works · Elmhurst, IL # Lab Technician Elmhurst, Illinois, United States of America Full-time $24-29 per hour Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Illinois Tool Works’s official careers site. Posted June 12, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Illinois Tool Works’s careers site →](https://careers.itw.com/us/en/job/ITWITWUSJR8534EXTERNALENUS/Lab-Technician) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Illinois Tool Works](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/) / Lab Technician ## Job description ### Job Description ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with approximately $16 billion in revenue and 43,000 employees worldwide. The company operates through a decentralized and entrepreneurial culture, driving innovation and strong performance across its business segments. The Safety Division within ITW Automotive delivers precision-engineered solutions to global OEMs and Tier customers, focusing on passive and active safety technologies that enhance quality, reliability, and performance. ### Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Lab Technician to support product testing and validation activities for our ITW Safety division. This role works closely with the engineering team to perform electrical and mechanical testing, document results, and assist in preparing technical test reports. The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical aptitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. ### Key Responsibilities - Perform electrical and mechanical testing on automotive components - Support validation and performance testing - Collect and document test data - Prepare test reports - Troubleshoot equipment issues - Maintain lab organization - Ensure safety and quality compliance - Collaborate with cross-functional teams ### Required Qualifications - Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience - Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems - Ability to read engineering drawings - Experience with lab equipment - Microsoft Office proficiency - Strong communication and problem-solving skills ### Preferred Qualifications - Automotive development experience (APQP, PPAP, DFMEA) - GD&T knowledge - Ability to read schematics - Experience with project tools Work Environment Lab, office, and manufacturing floor settings. Ability to lift materials with or without accommodation. Occasional travel may be required. ### Compensation Information $24-29 per hour We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 128 days - Location: Elmhurst, Illinois, United States of America - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $24-29 per hour[Apply on Illinois Tool Works’s careers site →](https://careers.itw.com/us/en/job/ITWITWUSJR8534EXTERNALENUS/Lab-Technician) ## More jobs at Illinois Tool Works ### [Senior Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/9400cfa763f0e229d89d/) Elmhurst, Illinois, United States of America ### [2nd Shift Mechanical Assembly Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/b5765123d5cd7ce35215/) Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States of America ### [2nd or 3rd Shift Tool & Die Maintenance Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/da0f59c58373cc8cdc28/) Gallatin, Tennessee, United States of America ### [3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/1c6340c9422669621557/) Solon, Ohio, United States of America ### [Automation Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/efcc9d2b83d1d22b0b41/) Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lab Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/3ba52099d6f0252ec554/) Cardinal Health · Augusta, GA ### [Lab Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/ba2515750d68b314513e/) Cardinal Health · Birmingham, AL ### [Lab Technician I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nutrien/jobs/0ddc0fa8272484499ffa/) Nutrien · PA, Usa ### [Electronics Lab Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/04b9f56d62b52edbc03f/) Eaton · Woodridge, Illinois, USA ### [SEM Lab Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/0eff373e964a04d490b5/) Eaton · Euclid, Ohio, USA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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