Lock Washer Machine Operator

ITW Shakeproof Industrial supplies cold headed & metal stamped fasteners totaling approximately $60M in revenue annually. Manufacturing/warehouse locations include Watertown, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Broadview, IL, and Iron Ridge, WI. We serve major OEMs and their tier suppliers direct and through distribution channels in the industrial market. ITW Shakeproof Industrial drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering, allowing us to enhance our customers’ competitive advantage.

ITW Shakeproof Industrial is an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Company. ITW is a Fortune 200 Manufacturing Company with Multi-Billion Dollar revenue and fifty thousand employees worldwide. Known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Position Summary:

Set up and operate lock wash machines to produce high quality fasteners while meeting on-time delivery, productivity, safety, quality, and housekeeping metrics. Usual manufacturing environment and moderate physical activity.

Essential Functions:

• Set up, adjust and operate high speed & low speed machines.
• Set up, adjust and operate auxiliary equipment to perform operations on a machine or multiple machines and equipment with close dimensions, shape and contour.
• Align and secure dies, locate stops, adjust forming speeds, part forming rolls or dies, safety devices, etc.
• Install tools and other tooling needed and adjust as needed.
• Work from drawings, manufacturing instructions and control plans.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• May operate multiple machines or machines capable of performing multiple operations.
• Load raw materials to feeder mechanisms, clear jams, or other malfunctions.
• Train/learn how to set-up/operate equipment.
• Scheduling/on-time delivery.
• Safety, Responsible for working safely. Recommend changes to processes and equipment to improve safety/efficiency. (Safety program initiative)
• Productivity. (Metric boards-analyze, communicate pcs/hr, changes and improvements)
• Knowledge of ITW Computer system and how to use numerous aspects of the system for different tasks.
• Knowledge & understanding of department procedures. (ex: operating equipment, inspection, and documentation requirements)
• Position should work with minimal supervision.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

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  Required Skill, Education and Experience

• Basic reading/writing/math skills
• Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools and machinery
• Ability to focus and prioritize tasks and objectives.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift/pull up to forty (40) pounds.

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.