ITW

ITW is hiring: Machine/Equipment Operator II in Itasca

ITW, Itasca, IL, United States

Job Description

Company Description

Do you imagine working for a company that offers advancement opportunities, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits? Then look no further!

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

JOIN OUR TEAM! ITW has an exciting career opportunity at our Production facility located at 1349 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Itasca, IL.

1st Shift | Monday - Friday |

First 3 months of training will take place on 1st Shift 9:00am-5:30pm
After 3 months of training, hours will change to 6:00am-2:30pm
Starting hourly rate $20.00 (based on experience)

ITW Residential & Renovation offers a broad range of professional grade anchoring tools and fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include wood to wood fastening systems (Paslode), structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon®, Red Head®, Ramset®), underlayment screws (Rock-On®, Backer-On®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®). ITW Residential & Renovation excels in meeting the growing demands from end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use.

Job Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for the setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of Fastener Manufacturing equipment in order to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.

Core Responsibilities:

Performs setup and operates a variety of in-lined equipment to cold head, point and thread-roll fasteners for commercial construction applications.
Maintains machinery through preventive maintenance
Performs quality checks in adherence to specifications sheets; will also be responsible for documentation.
Drives safety practices and procedures including identifying safety hazards.
Ensures all housekeeping practices and procedures are met
Performs 6S activities and improvements as required
Works with other team members and participates in team events and meetings.
General housekeeping duties
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED, preferred but not required.
At least one year of experience in high-volume manufacturing highly preferred (e.g. equipment setup/operation/changeover, use of measurement tools and knowledge of preventive maintenance)
Willing to work assigned shift with some overtime including weekends
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Ability to understand basic machinery
Prior experience with hand tools (e.g. wrenches)
Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolution
Ability to read blueprints / specification sheets and follow instructions
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must have reliable transportation as this job will require travel between Roselle and Itasca
Successfully complete on-the-job training (blueprint reading and measurement tools)
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Additional Information

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.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to heat, dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. 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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to lift product and display materials that weigh from 1 pound to 50 pounds on a consistent basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to grip, grasp, reach, push and pull with hands and arms, walk, stand, speak and listen, climb, kneel, bend, sit, mount and dismount power industrial vehicle and able to walk on hard surface such as concrete.

Company Description:

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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.