Company Description

ITW Appliance Components serves all the major Appliance OEM in the US, Europe, Asia, and Mexico and their tier suppliers.  This global division manufactures mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical components and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing processes.  We have locations in the US, China, Mexico, the UK, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Italy.  ITW Industrial Components is a separate Business Unit within the ITW Appliance Division focused on industrial customers and applications.

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, the division enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

Maintaining advanced global engineering and manufacturing facilities.Identifying customer needs to provide continued added value solutions.Continually improving processes, materials, and designs to ensure every solution exceeds customer expectations while providing unparalleled value.

Job Description

 Job Title:               Machine Operator-3rd Shift

Department:           Production             

Reports To:            Production Manager           

FLSA Status:          Hourly – 10:30PM-7:00AM Sun-Thursday    

Position Summary:

Assembles components such as lid locks, wax motors, ball bearing wheels, switches, and motors with automated high-speed machinery and/or manual/semi-manual production equipment in the production area by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Set-up, adjust, and operate automated assembly equipment.Disassemble non-conforming parts with machines and/or hand tools to rebuild or recycle.Log and track all non-conforming parts and scrapped materialReplenish raw material to the automation/ assembly equipment to maintain productionMaintain a 2-bin Kanban Inventory system to ensure no part shortages occurDiagnose operating troubles or malfunctions and may use basic hand tools to make minor adjustments and repairs.Clearly communicate with team leaders, maintenance team, and co-workers on all shifts to share information on equipment status / needs throughout the day.Assemble product using manual and/or semi-manual processes.

Qualifications

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school education; or related experience to include above average mechanical, communications, and computer aptitude.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move 15 to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Protective Equipment Required:

Safety glasses and other protective devices as needed.

 

Additional Information

EOE/AAF/M/D/V.  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.

Only qualified selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.  No phone calls or email inquiries please. Pre-employment, post offer drug screen and physical required on selected candidate. 

 

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.