Fabrication Lead 2nd Shift

Company Description

Company Overview:

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.  Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.  These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.  ITW’s revenues total $14.8 billion in 2018.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for training and assisting employees in the fabrication department.  Performs work as assistant to supervisor of department with decision making authority in the production processes of the fabrication department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all company safety rules and policies.  
• Inspects machine daily for safe operation and reports any issues to supervisor immediately.
• Positions, aligns and bolts dies, blades, bedplates, cushion pins, and stops, using shims and measuring tools.  May set up automatic or multipurpose machines. 
• Dismantles machine setups.  
• Operates machine to produce metal parts to specifications on production basis.
• Operates turret punch press to punch holes or layout marks in metal sheets, plates, strips or bars following diagrams for each cut. Inserts, aligns and locks punches and dies in turret, using hammer, shims, feelers, micrometers and setscrews. Pushes button to turn turret to specified punch and die, presses pedal to activate punch.  
• Operates power punch press equipment to notch or punch metal plates, sheets or structural shapes so that plates, nuts, hinges and lockkeepers can be installed.
• Lifts metal piece manually or by using hoist and secures metal in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.  Starts machine, engages feed and observes operation.
• Differentiates between various metal types and thickness to ensure correct type of metal is being used in the particular task assignment. Adjusts flow of lubricants, pressure and depth of stroke, or feed of material, applying knowledge of thickness and properties of metal or according to standard specifications.  Determines special handling procedures or techniques needed for specific project. 
• Reviews end product of work performed for errors or deficiencies and takes steps required to correct such errors or deficiencies found.
• Accurately and efficiently completes all forms and reports related to work performed in the fab shop.
• Clears jams and corrects minor malfunction of machines.  Reports need for machine repair to supervisor.
• Check specific components for proper dimensions and quality.
• May make trial runs and measure workpiece for conformance to specifications.  
• May sharpen shear blades, drills on cutting tools. 
• May set up drill presses, flame cutting and/or welding machines.
• May be required to build different types of wood shop components required for manufacturing. 
• May be required to operate table and handheld saws.
• May be required to cross train and becomes proficient on operation of all machinery in the department. 
• May be required to operate forklift equipment.
• Inspects products and processes while performing job duties to ensure all work done meets or exceeds standards of the company’s quality program.
• Works cooperatively and congenially with co-workers to achieve cohesive and productive work processes and work environment.
• Participate as a team member responsible for keeping the equipment running to meet optimum efficiency.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess a current forklift license.
• Possess knowledge of, and capable of performing, all job duties in specific department.
• Ability to use a variety of small hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and calipers.
• Possess basic mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Ability to read, understand and follow a dimension drawings.
• Ability to communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisor.   
• Ability to understand production and delivery schedules.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• 6+ years of fabrication experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and at the times scheduled by the supervisor.
• Schedule chang