Set-Up Machine Operator - Lock Washer 1st Shift

ITW•Milwaukee, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

ITW Shakeproof Fasteners is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) which supplies cold headed & metal stamped fasteners totaling approximately $200M in revenue annually. Manufacturing/warehouse locations include Watertown, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Broadview, IL, Elgin, IL, Machesney Park, IL, and Iron Ridge, WI. We serve major OEMs and their tier suppliers direct and through distribution channels in the industrial market. ITW Shakeproof Fasteners drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering, allowing us to enhance our customers’ competitive advantage. Known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution. Position Summary: Set up and operate machines to produce high quality fasteners while meeting on-time delivery, productivity, safety, quality, and housekeeping metrics. Usual manufacturing environment and moderate physical activity.

Requirements

Basic reading/writing/math skills
Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools and machinery
Ability to focus and prioritize task and objectives.
Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate high speed & low speed machines
Set up, adjust, and operate auxiliary equipment to perform operations on a machine or multiple of machines and equipment with close dimensions, shape, and contour
Align and secure dies, locate stops, adjust forming speeds, part forming rolls or dies, safety devices, etc.
Install tools and other tooling needed and adjust as needed
Work from drawings, manufacturing instructions and control plans.
Use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
May operate multiple machines or machines capable of performing multiple operations.
Load raw materials to feeder mechanisms, clear jams, or other malfunctions.
Train/learn how to set-up/operate equipment.
Responsible for working safely. Recommend changes to processes and equipment to improve safety/efficiency. (Safety program initiative)
Analyze and communicate pcs/hr, changes and improvements.
Work with minimal supervision.
Other duties/projects as assigned.
Ability to safely manipulate materials weighing 75# and measuring .625 rod, requiring full-body coordination, leverage, and control. This is occasional lifting, not on a regular basis.
Requires sufficient body strength, reach, and leverage to manipulate and position materials without assistance or mechanical aids.