Support Operator

Company Description 

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model.  The company’s seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required.  ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth.  The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells and is seeking a support operator for its Decatur, AL facility, located 30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area. 

Job Description 

The support operator works in a team environment and is responsible for supporting the routine operations of at least one production line. This role is responsible for prepping and packaging the product for transit, keeping an accurate count of the product produced on the shift, monitoring quality and maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work area.  and overall, plays a key role in keeping the production line functioning safely and smoothly.  

Essential Functions:  

• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and health/safety/environmental requirements.    

• Communicate with associate(s) from previous shifts and other line team members about safety, quality, and production issues.  

• Fill double seamer with appropriate size and style can bottoms.  

• Utilize a dial indicator and a go/no-go gauge.  

• Monitor the tester and communicate any issues to the Quality Team, Shift Supervisor, and Maintenance Team.  

• Follow customer packaging requirements and meet company core values.  

• Obtain cross-training on all lines and can styles.  

• Share responsibility with other operators to complete all work-related documentation.  

• Maintain a clean work environment by following housekeeping instructions and 5-S philosophy.  

• Work overtime and perform other duties as required.  

Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED required.  

• Previous experience in manufacturing environment highly desired.  

• Able to lift boxes, tooling and other objects as needed.    

Additional information 

• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures regarding field operations. 

• Ability to work independently, manage projects and complete assignments in a timely manner. 

• Self-starter; works with minimal supervision; capable of offering up and making decisions. 

• Effective oral, interpersonal and written communication skills. 

• Team-player with aptitude to learn the ITW culture and work within a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to maintain keen vision and mental awareness while practicing careful attention to detail. 

• Ability to collaborate with team members to support troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities. 

Being an employee at ITW comes with lots of benefits. Some of these benefits include: 

• Paid Holidays 

• PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay) 

• Attendance Bonus 

• Employee Referral Bonus 

• Medical (3 Plans), Dental and Vision Insurance 

• FSA/HSA 

• STD/LTD 

• Life Insurance 

• 401(k) (Roth/After-tax options available) 

• Parental Leave 

• Adoption Cost Assistance 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Scholarship Program 

• 3 for 1 gift match program 

• Volunteer Match Program 

• $115 credit towards safety shoes 

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.