Cold Heading Setup Operator - 2nd Shift

Company Description

ITW Shakeproof, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., serves major automotive OEMs and their tier suppliers with metal, cold-headed fasteners totaling approximately $160m in revenue.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Shakeproof enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

·        Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America.

·        Exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.

·        Continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

Business units include: Elgin, IL; Machesney Park, IL; Elk Grove Village, Il, Darlington, WI; Bedford Heights, OH; Commercial Sales and Engineering in Troy, MI. 

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

BASIC DESCRIPTION:
Sets up and operates multi die cold header to produce quality automotive fasteners from cold metal rod or wire by performing the following duties:
•Selects, installs, and align dies, punches, cutting tools, guides, and stops to set up machine.

•Sets controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations on workpiece in specified sequence.

•Adjusts settings of dies on controls, as required, to produce product within specified tolerances and meeting quality standards.

•Positions coil of metal wire, or rod on feed spindle and threads it through straightening rolls into feed mechanism.

•Verifies dimensions of workpieces with specifications.

 •Recognize and inspect quality issues and troubleshoots process or quality issues with engineers to correct and document.

•Starts machines to produce sample product and measures for conformance with specifications.

•Complies with all safety rules and TS16949 policies and operating procedures.

•Maintains, oils, and cleans machines on a regular basis.  Drains and cleans oil trays, dumps scrap, and sweeps floors to maintain housekeeping standards.

•Keeps tools well organized and reorder as necessary to assure proper inventory levels.

•Ensures all quality and safety documentation is completed.

•Other responsibilities as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Qualifications

•High School diploma or the equivalent required; Associates degree preferred.•

Prior experience operating single or multi-die header machines preferred.•

Strong mechanical aptitude.•

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.•

Ability to complete routine production and quality reports.•

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds repetitively.

•Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations.

•Strong verbal and written communication skills

.•Ability to stand 8 hours; bend regularly.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.