Company DescriptionFounded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $15.9 billion in 2022. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's approximately 46,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company's decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.ITW Medical is comprised of two highly-respected medical product brands - Coeur & Filtertek - supplying medical devices and components to global medical device brands. Filtertek manufactures molded filtration and flow control components. Coeur is a leading provider of disposable diagnostic imaging consumables. Job Description
- Perform duties to fill and empty machines, transport finished product, components, or raw material within molding/automation department and throughout plant area.
- Other duties include mixing materials, emptying grinder pans, sweeping and clean-up, operator relief, operate hand and lift truck, and production equipment, assist set-up technician with mold set-ups, automation changeovers, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and all paperwork associated with.
- Maintain the area of responsibility in a neat and organized manner, to include returning partial containers of material to their proper storage area.
- Make material / color changes in a timely manner, to include leaving the workstation clean and organized.
- Maintain a proper flow of material to area of responsibility so that operation does not cease for lack of supplies.
- Ensure product is stored and utilized in FIFO mode.
- Perform problem-solving techniques in evaluating material vacuum/drying system problems.
- Move, wrap and label finished product when so directed.
- Document lot control where required.
- Removes any old labels from gaylords, boxes and totes.
- Maintain proper rotation of raw material/components.
- Report inventory of raw goods to the materials team weekly by doing a physical inventory in the rack area.
Equipment and tools used (but not limited to):Hand and lift trucks, hand tools, grinders, scales, and drying equipmentQualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1 to 3 years of job-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally with good organizational skills required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and write English
- Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
- Must have basic computer skills
- Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes weekends and overtime
- Basic knowledge of machine operation and plastic injection molding
- Prior Material Hander experience, with use of Forklift and/Hand Jacks is preferred
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, must be able to resolve requirements both through supervisor direction and independent process analysis. Must possess good communication/interpretation skills, good visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment, basic mathematical skills, and reasoning ability.Individual must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities and able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently.Additional InformationPhysical Requirements:The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation. Please refer to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.ITW is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.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. 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.