Manufacturing Technician

About This Role

Operating and maintaining fastener manufacturing equipment is the core responsibility of this position, ensuring production meets quality specifications safely. The role suits individuals with experience in high-volume manufacturing who are looking for a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup and operate a variety of in-lined equipment to cold head, point and thread-roll fasteners for commercial construction applications.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct quality checks in adherence to specifications sheets and manage documentation.
• Drive safety practices and procedures, including identifying safety hazards.
• Analyze and troubleshoot production and equipment failures.
• Perform full inspection of all incoming tooling.
• Monitor the performance of production equipment and support implementation of upgrades and enhancements to equipment and fixtures.
• Assist with the installation of equipment as needed.
• Ensure all housekeeping practices and procedures are met.
• Perform 6-S activities and improvements as required.
• Work with and train other team members and participate in team events and meetings.
• Operate machinery running lines as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least five years of experience in high-volume cold heading metal fastener manufacturing, including equipment setup/operation/changeover, use of measurement tools, and knowledge of preventive maintenance.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts with some mandatory overtime, including weekends.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and follow instructions.
• Prior experience with hand tools, such as wrenches.
• Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolutions.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Reliable transportation is required as this job may involve travel between Roselle and Itasca facilities.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• General housekeeping duties.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves and their families.

Important Details

• Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Application Process

• Apply online to a specific job posting.

About the Company

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW operates in 55 countries with more than 41,000 employees, contributing to global leadership in innovation with a portfolio of over 20,000 granted and pending patents.