Press Operator

Press Operator role at ITW Automotive

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 Press Operator for its Decatur, AL facility, located 30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area.

Job Description

The Press Operator is responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the automatic cycle hydraulic transfer presses supporting production on any given production line. The Press Operator position is a key production role on lines utilizing transfer drawn cans. Knowledge of quality, attention to detail, and emphasis on maintenance are essential elements to a successful job performance.

• Remain up to date on the production schedule including identification of the size, style, and specification of can to be produced and perform immediate visual and dimensional inspection of cans.
• Communicate with Operator from previous shift regarding transfer maintenance, operational, and safety issues and review any issues associated with product quality.
• Feed on or catch cans as needed in order to maintain consistent throughput with both work in process and finished product.
• Prepare for any changeovers that will occur on the given shift including arranging to have all necessary materials ready and staged, as appropriate, to minimize non‑value‑added activity.
• Change fingers, adjust/replace gearboxes, change caps/pressure rings and other associated tooling as needed.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of cans every fifteen (15) minutes. Inspect for scratches, draw marks, pin holes, bites in flanges, bulges, and any other non‑conformities.
• Perform SPC data checks on an hourly basis. Each Operator should be able to calibrate and use all necessary gauges, including dial indicators, micrometers, and various go/no‑go gauges.
• Change/replace finishing press punches or bushings in addition to trimmer on transfer as well as repair broken bolts and minor oil leaks.
• Report all nonconformities to the Quality Department and Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Understand and operate control panels appropriately.
• Operate and maintain D&I unit, trimmer/flanger, and finishing press in addition to repairing and replacing D&I ironing cap, sleeve, and pressure rings.
• Adjust the chain and position of pockets in line with finish press tooling in addition to shim pressure rings, line up caps, and other tooling as required.
• Assist Maintenance and Tooling Departments during heavy maintenance and changeovers.
• Support the replacement of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, air cushions, couplings, platens, bushings, pins, etc.
• Replace or repair conveyor belts and prime your hydraulic pumps when needed.
• Troubleshoot draw marks and other surface (inside and outside) imperfections in addition to trimmer/flanger, ironer, and finishing press.
• Operate transfer presses on other lines as needed and transfer one's own tools when moved.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and completely.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Previous experience with industrial print equipment and/or machine setup/operation is preferred.
• The ability to collaborate with the team to reach production goals.
• The ability to troubleshooting, problem solve, perform root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities.
• The ability to perform frequent lifting and to perform tasks that require keen vision required.

• The position requires frequent lifting, keen vision, team orientation, and careful attention to…