Machine Operator II

Machine Operator II – ITW

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ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Join our team! ITW has an exciting career opportunity at our Production facility located at 1349 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Itasca, IL.

1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 6:00am-2:30pm

This position is responsible for the setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of fastener manufacturing equipment in order to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.

• Performs setup and operates a variety of in-lined equipment to cold head, point and thread-roll fasteners for commercial construction applications.
• Maintains machinery through preventive maintenance.
• Performs quality checks in adherence to specification sheets; will also be responsible for documentation.
• Responsible for understanding and following documented quality procedures and SOPs.
• Drives safety practices and procedures including identifying safety hazards.
• Ensures all housekeeping practices and procedures are met.
• Performs 6S activities and improvements as required.
• Works with other team members and participates in team events and meetings.
• General housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in high-volume manufacturing (e.g., equipment setup/operation/changeover, use of measurement tools and knowledge of preventive maintenance).
• Willing to work assigned shift with some overtime including weekends.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand basic machinery.
• Prior experience with hand tools (e.g., wrenches).
• Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolution.
• Ability to read blueprints / specification sheets and follow instructions.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have reliable transportation as this job may require travel between Roselle and Itasca facilities.
• Successfully complete on-the-job training (blueprint reading and measurement tools).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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. The employee will be exposed to fumes such as cleaning solutions or adhesives, heat and dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is high when exposed to the manufacturing areas.

Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas (glasses, ear plugs, and steel toe shoes). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently use hands, walk, stand, talk, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally sit; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; work in small areas inside machine cells. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Hourly base salary for this position is $20.00. Company considers various factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities, candidate's work experience, education, training, key skills, and market and business considerations.

Benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please  for information on how to contact us directly. ITW values its colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and creates workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing