Machine​/Equipment Operator

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) is a Fortune 300 global manufacturer with approximately 44,000 employees across 51 countries. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered innovative, customer-focused solutions in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to construction and electronics.

Our success is driven by our differentiated business model comprised of our unique core capabilities: our 80/20 approach, customer-back innovation, and our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance. Our products and solutions are at work all over the world, and we are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

ITW Commercial Construction North America (CCNA), a division of ITW, includes trusted brands like Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (Tru Bolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA®, serving professional contractors since 1910. We design and manufacture innovative fastening solutions for concrete, drywall, metal buildings, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications.

We’re committed to operational excellence, responsive service, and continuous product innovation—always focused on meeting the evolving needs of the commercial construction industry.

We are currently looking for a Machine/Equipment Operator to join our team! This position is responsible for the basic setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of equipment in order to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.

• Performs duties to set up and operate complex pin forming equipment such as knurlers and wafios.
• Required to run, set up, adjust and maintain quality of parts from knurlers, wafios, and other related equipment.
• Keep accurate count of parts produced and perform material handling as required.
• Check quality of parts as required. Keep team leaders and coaches informed of quality problems.
• Troubleshoot machines and perform minor and preventive maintenance tasks to equipment.
• As a team this position is responsible for continuous operations. No scheduled machine downtime; i.e.: lunch, breaks, and shifts.
• Uses instruments such as micrometer, scales, comparator, gauges and calipers.
• May be required to maintain statistical process control (SPC) charts. Expectation is to prevent all non-conforming products from moving to next operation or leaving work area.
• Responsible for own work to include quality and quantity. However, may work as a team with another operator or operators.
• Required to use forklifts and hand lifts.
• May be required to train other operators.
• Follow all prescribed safety/housekeeping practices and procedures. Identify and tag safety hazards on machinery and in work area. Perform 5‑S activities and improvements as required. In addition, track machine downtime per shift.
• Work with other team members and participates in team events and meetings.
• This position may be assigned other duties as needed to support plant and to meet customer needs.

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Must be able to work up to 40 hours with occasional overtime, no greater than 12 hours/day.
• Ability to understand basic machinery. Over 3 months up to and including 12 months preferred of manufacturing experience including setup, operate, changeover, use of measurement tools and knowledge of preventive maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolution.
• Ability to read blueprints / specification sheets and follow instructions.
• Successfully complete supplemental training (i.e. blueprint reading, technical math, and measurement tools).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing working conditions. 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…