Company Description

ITW Shakeproof serves major automotive OEMs and their tier suppliers with metal, cold-headed fasteners totaling approximately $160m in revenue. In addition to ITW's industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Shakeproof enhances our customers' competitive advantage by: 

Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America.Exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

Job Description

We are looking for a cold-heading operator to join our team! This individual would be responsible for setting up and operating single and multi die double stroke cold headers and forge pointers to produce quality automotive fasteners from cold metal rod or wire by performing the following duties.  Shift time is 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

Assist and observe designated Setup Operators in operation and setup up of machinery

Selects, installs, and aligns dies, cutting tools, guides, and stops to setup machine.  Sets controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations on work piece in specified sequence

Positions coil of metal wire or rod on feed spindle and threads it through straightening rolls into feed mechanism

Adjusts settings of dies on controls, as required, to produce product within specified tolerances and meeting quality standards

Starts machine to begin production and observes machine operations for evidence of malfunction and products for defects

Maintains, oils, and cleans machines on a regular basis

Drains and cleans oil trays; dumps scrap, and sweeps floor to maintain housekeeping standards

Ensures all quality and safety documentation is completed with oversight 

QualificationsHigh School diploma or the equivalent required; Associates degree preferredPrior experience operating single and multi-die header machinesContinuous Improvement MindsetAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to complete routine production and quality reportsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsUnderstanding and compliance with safety rules and regulationsStrong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.