Machine Operator (Day Shift)

Job Description:

Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a global industrial company built around a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2019, the company achieved revenues of $14.1 billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America.

Division Description 

ITW Deltar Fasteners is a large division within the Automotive Segment and serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers with plastic fasteners. Locations include  Frankfort, IL; Chippewa Falls, WI and our Commercial Sales and Engineering in Troy, MI. 

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Deltar Fasteners enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA.
• 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.

Position Summary

The General Technician reports to the Manufacturing Production Supervisor.  The major areas of responsibility are maintaining production and quality demands.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate 12-15 injection molding machines for production cell on 12-hour shift – walking/standing/squatting
• Operate auxiliary equipment
• Inspect product as per work instructions
• Label and package product in compliance with work instructions and customer requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Other tasks and duties as assigned may include ladder climbing

Position Skills and Experience Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent. (preferred)
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Good Housekeeping – 5S.
• Ability to read and understand written procedures and instructions.
• Excellent attendance and safety record
• Attention to detail, along with good visual skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment as well as ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Strong communications skills both verbal and written.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office are a plus
• Ability to operate hand, and power lift equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus

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 essentials functions.

In this role, the employee will regularly stand, walk, work with their hands, and operate equipment such as pallet jacks. The employee will frequently reach with hands and arms and occasionally sit, stoop, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

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.