Machine Operator I - 2nd Shift

ITW•Itasca, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

ITW has an exciting career opportunity at our Production facility located at 1349 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Itasca, IL. This position is responsible for the operation of Fastener Manufacturing equipment to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner. ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 41,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 20,000 granted and pending patents. ITW Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional grade fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon® and Red Head®), underlayment screws (Backer-On Rock-On ®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®). ITW Mechanical Fastening excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
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 or the willingness to learn
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must have reliable transportation as this job may require travel between Roselle and Itasca facilities
Successfully complete on-the-job training (blueprint reading and measurement tools)
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Performs quality checks in adherence to specifications sheets; will also be responsible for documentation.
Responsible for understanding and following documented quality procedures and SOP’s.
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.