Manufacturing Technician

Company Description

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 46,000 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 17,000 granted and pending patents.

ITW Residential and Renovation Construction provides Industry leading, premium branded, cordless nailing systems and fastening solutions, that deliver superior productivity and reliability to meet the needs of professional remodelers and residential framers, with a widely available product portfolio at their preferred retail or dealer outlets The 80 focus for the division is aggressive market growth while sustaining profitability. ​ 

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.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of Fastener Manufacturing equipment to produce according to quality specifications safely.

Split Shift | Monday - Friday | 10:00am-6:30pm

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs setup and operates a variety of in-lined equipment to cold head, point and thread-roll fasteners for commercial construction applications.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks.
• Performs quality checks in adherence to specifications sheets; will also be responsible for documentation.
• Drives safety practices and procedures including identifying safety hazards. 
• Analyze and troubleshoot production and equipment failures.
• Perform full inspection of all incoming tooling.
• Responsible for monitoring the performance of production equipment and supporting implementing upgrades and enhancements to equipment and fixtures.
• Develop tooling requirements and assess parts and product designs.
• Assist with the installation of equipment as needed.
• Ensures all housekeeping practices and procedures are met.
• Performs 6-S activities and improvements as required.
• Works with and trains other team members and participates in team events and meetings.
• Must be willing and able to work as machine operator running lines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• At least five years 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 mandatory overtime including weekends
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and following instructions.
• Prior experience with hand tools (e.g., wrenches)
• Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolution
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have reliable transportation as this job will require travel between Roselle and Itasca
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• General housekeeping duties 
• 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 fumes, heat and 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.