Illinois Tool Works

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Job Description: Do you imagine working for a company that offers advancement opportunities, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits? Then look no further! 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 ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 41,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 20,000 granted and pending patents. ITW Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional grade fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon® and Red Head®), underlayment screws (Backer-On Rock-On ®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®). ITW Mechanical Fastening excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use. Job Description This position is responsible for the operation of Fastener Manufacturing equipment to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner. Core Responsibilities: • Performs quality checks in adherence to specifications sheets; will also be responsible for documentation. • Responsible for understanding and following documented quality procedures and SOP’s. • 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. Job Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED • At least one year of experience in high-volume manufacturing highly preferred (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 or the willingness to learn • 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 Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to heat, dust, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a distribution warehouse environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to be present and walk through an active construction site in various weather conditions. Be able to follow and use specific job site safety equipment and procedures. Must be able to handle various company products such as steel products, tools, and construction chemicals while following proper safety guidelines established by the company. Ability to hear safety noises in the facility as well. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Compensation Information: We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page. In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. Hourly base salary for this position is $18.50. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. 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.