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Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Intern

Apply Now Submit a Referral Job ID REF12461R Date posted 04/23/2024 Address 10818 North 2nd Street, Machesney Park, IL Job Type Intern Job Status Non-Exempt

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance.

ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Some ITW Divisions and Products you may have heard of:

  • Hi-Cone: Packaging systems for beer and soft drinks
  • ITW Deltar: Capless refueling system, which created a new standard in auto manufacturing.
  • Rain-X: Windshield Wipers, Glass Cleaners, Car Washes, etc.
  • Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 250 company that employs nearly 50,000 people with operations in 55 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. We are conveniently located across from the Metra commuter rail, with access to an on-site gym, café and active employee resource groups


The ITW Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) Department is seeking an intern to join the team for the summer of 2024. Responsibilities will include EHSS data analysis and reporting, compiling information for responding to stakeholders, assisting business units with inquiries related to the EHSS data collection and reporting sites, intranet page building, implementation of EHSS improvement initiatives, and Environmental Health Safety audit program follow-up.

Qualifications:

The ITW Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) Department is seeking an intern with the following characteristics:

  • Has completed a minimum of 2 years of college
  • Studying an engineering discipline or other field of science
  • An interest in environmental issues, specifically climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, energy use reduction, emission controls, contamination and remediation, waste management chemical hazards, employee health & safety, and regulations related to these topics.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Proficient in use of tools in the MS Office Suite - strong Excel skills are especially important

*ITW is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

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.

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. Read more information here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.