Furnace Operator - Night Shift

Why this Role Matters

The Heat Treat / Plating / Waste Treatment Technician at ITW Ramset, a division of ITW, plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our heat treat, plating, and wastewater treatment processes. In this role, you help deliver high-quality fasteners that meet customer specifications while supporting environmental compliance, operational uptime, and workplace safety. Success in this position means consistently producing quality parts, maintaining reliable equipment operation, and supporting continuous production needs.

The Heat Treat / Plating / Waste Treatment Technician at ITW Ramset, a division of ITW, plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our heat treat, plating, and wastewater treatment processes. In this role, you help deliver high-quality fasteners that meet customer specifications while supporting environmental compliance, operational uptime, and workplace safety. Success in this position means consistently producing quality parts, maintaining reliable equipment operation, and supporting continuous production needs.

• Operate heat treat furnaces, plating systems, black dip equipment, wastewater treatment systems, evaporators, and related production equipment.
• Monitor product quality and process parameters to ensure fasteners meet Ramset specifications and customer requirements.
• Perform equipment start-up, shutdown, routine adjustments, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs to support uninterrupted operations.
• Treat wastewater and handle chemicals in accordance with company procedures and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records, inventory transactions, load documentation, and material usage information.
• Support a safe, team-oriented manufacturing environment by operating forklifts, training team members as needed, and participating in continuous improvement efforts.
• Additional Duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of manufacturing, production, industrial processing, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately complete production documentation and inventory transactions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to perform physical job requirements, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally.

Join a team that values safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to develop specialized manufacturing skills, work with a variety of production technologies, and contribute directly to customer satisfaction and operational success. Grounded in four Core Commitments, we aim to ensure all colleagues—regardless of segment, division, geography or title—experience what differentiates ITW as a great employer.

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Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $16 billion in 2025. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications. The starting pay for this position is $22.00…