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Tap & Assembly Machine Operator

Apply Now Submit a Referral Job ID REF13094F Date posted 04/23/2024 Address 136 Pelco Drive, Darlington, WI Job Type Full-time Job Status Non-Exempt

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.


Operates nut tappers, KEPS assemblers, and prevailing torque machines to produce quality automotive fasteners using nut blanks and washers by performing the following duties:

  • Identify proper components to load into machines.
  • Sets controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations.
  • Adjusts settings of taps & punches on controls, as required, to produce product within specified tolerances and meeting quality standards.
  • Verifies dimensions of workpieces with specifications.
  • Recognize and inspect quality issues and troubleshoots process or quality issues with engineers to correct and document.
  • Starts machines to produce sample product and measures for conformance with specifications.
  • Complies with all safety rules and TS16949 policies and operating procedures.
  • Maintains, oils, and cleans machines on a regular basis. Drains and cleans oil trays, dumps scrap, and sweeps floors to maintain housekeeping standards.
  • Keeps tools well organized and reorder as necessary to assure proper inventory levels.
  • Ensures all quality and safety documentation is completed.
  • Other responsibilities as needed.
  • 2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday

    2:15pm-12:45am, Pay Rate-$16-24-Depending on experience

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or the equivalent required; Associates degree preferred.
  • Prior experience operating tapping and/or assembly equipment preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to complete routine production and quality reports.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds repetitively.
  • Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to stand 8 hours; bend regularly.

Why ITW Shakeproof? Here are the TOP Reasons:

  • Work-life balance and Flexibility: Just ask our employees! This is direct and consistent feedback from them! We understand that you have a life outside of work and we will support you to tend to personal needs, encourage you to take time to spend with family and friends, pursue hobbies, give back to the community, etc. 
  • Stability: We celebrated our 100-year anniversary last year! We’ve been going strong since 1922 and show no signs of slowing down. We are part of ITW, a fortune 250 multinational manufacturing organization, with over 50,000 employees. With 7 segments, our products can be found almost everywhere!
  • Committed to your Full Potential (Growth Opportunities): We strive for everyone to own their careers and feel valued for the work they do. To help our employees reach their full potential, we provide the tools and resources to help them get where they want to go with their careers. We are focused on developing the next generation of Skilled Workers and Great ITW Leaders who will grow with us and thrive in our entrepreneurial culture.
  • Top Pay: We are committed to offering a compensation package that competes with the market and economy to assure stability at home.
  • Stable Management: Our team, vision, growth mindset, and open-door policy remain unwavering, ensuring long-term success for all.
  • Benefits Galore: We want our employees to live well and enjoy life. That’s why we offer a variety of benefits that support employees physically, mentally, and financiallyMedical (3 options), dental, vision, 401(k), fertility and surrogacy benefits, parental leave, shift premiums, and more – we’ve got you covered!
  • Education Matters: We invest in your growth with training opportunities, technical apprenticeships, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships for your kids.
  • Long-Term Teammates: People are not only committed to our core values, but they also stick around – our average tenure is over 18 years!
  • Safety First: We prioritize your well-being, ensuring you go home as healthy as you came to work; plus, we listen, act, and reward for your safety suggestions!

If you are ready to kick-start your career in metal fastener manufacturing and contribute to a company that values diversity and innovation, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our dynamic team.

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.  

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At ITW, we value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

Equal Opportunities

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.

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