Support Operator

Company Description

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company’s seven business segmentsleveragethe 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-classmarginsand favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specializedexpertise, innovativethinkingand value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells and is seeking a support operator for its Decatur, AL facility,located30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area.

Job Description

The support operator works in a team environment andis responsible forsupporting the routine operations of at least one production line. This roleis responsible forprepping and packaging the product for transit, keepingan accuratecount of the product produced on the shift,monitoringqualityandmaintainingan organized, clean, and safe work area. and overall, plays a key role in keeping the production line functioning safely and smoothly. 

Essential Functions: 

• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and health/safety/environmental requirements.  

• Communicate with associate(s) frompreviousshifts and other line team members about safety, quality, and production issues. 

• Fill double seamer withappropriate sizeand style canbottoms. 

• Utilize a dial indicator and a go/no-go gauge. 

• Monitor the tester and communicate any issues to the Quality Team, Shift Supervisor, and Maintenance Team. 

• Follow customer packaging requirements and meet company core values. 

• Obtain cross-training on all linesand canstyles. 

• Share responsibility with other operators to complete all work-related documentation. 

• Maintain a clean work environment by following housekeeping instructions and 5-S philosophy. 

• Work overtime and perform other duties as. 

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED. 

• Previousexperience in manufacturing environmenthighlydesired. 

• Able to lift boxes, tooling and other objects as needed.  

Additionalinformation

• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safetyprotocoland proceduresregardingfield operations.

• Ability to work independently, manageprojectsand complete assignmentsin a timely manner.

• Self-starter; works with minimal supervision; capable of offering up and making decisions.

• Effective oral,interpersonaland written communication skills.

• Team-player with aptitude tolearnthe ITW culture and work within a fast-paced environment.

• Ability tomaintainkeen vision and mental awareness while practicing careful attention to detail.

• Ability to collaborate with team members to support troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities.

Being an employee at ITW comes with lots of benefits. Some of these benefits include:

• Paid Holidays

• PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay)

• Attendance Bonus

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Medical (3 Plans), Dental and Vision Insurance

• FSA/HSA

• STD/LTD

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) (Roth/After-tax options available)

• Parental Leave

• Adoption Cost Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Scholarship Program

• 3 for 1 gift match program

• Volunteer Match Program

• $115 credit towards safety shoes

ITW is an equalopportunityemployer. 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.