7p-7a Press Operator

ITW

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating stamping presses, including loading steel coils and performing die changeovers. They must also conduct quality inspections, troubleshoot equipment issues, and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

Job Description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Support coverage across multiple production cells
  • Load and secure steel coils onto stamping presses using overhead cranes or forklifts in accordance with safety standards
  • Perform press setup, tooling, and die changeovers, including adjustments required to meet production and quality specifications
  • Conduct troubleshooting of press, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime and prevent defects
  • Perform in-process inspections using precision gauges and measurement equipment
  • Complete first article inspections and ensure accurate documentation and approval prior to production runs
  • Accurately enter inspection, process, and quality data into MeasurLink and related systems
  • Manage material flow, including staging steel and handling scrap removal, to support continuous production
  • Print, verify, and apply production and quality labels as required
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with 5S standards
  • Participate in layered process audits and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company
  • Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment always.
  • Hold self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment.
  • Contributes to team effort by focusing on continuous improvement and success for the entire team.
  • From time to time, personnel may be assigned other duties for the purpose of training, additional assistance or for other reasons as needed necessary by management.
  • Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting and equipment adjustments
  • Experience operating industrial equipment; forklift experience preferred
  • Ability to use basic computer systems for data entry and production or quality documentation
  • Ability to organize work, manage time, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to maintain attention to detail and follow quality and safety requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and support personnel
  • Ability to safely perform job duties in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal work instructions and to complete required documentation
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Availability to work overtime as required to meet business needs
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS                                                                                            
  • The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, talk, or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee could be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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

ITW’s Residential Construction is a division of the ITW Construction segment - a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and related consumables. They are all uniquely specified for a variety of applications including wood, concrete, steel and engineered lumber. Our products are focused on value-added opportunities for Professional Home Builders and Remodelers across the U.S. and the globe. ITW Residential Construction , like its parent company, is committed to offering its customers the most advanced products as well as the best in service, merchandising, training and sales support. Our brand portfolio includes Paslode, GRK Fasteners, Tapcon, Ramset, Red Head, Teks, E-Z Ancor, Rock-ON Backer-ON, all recognized and trusted by industry professionals throughout the U.S.. ITW strives to excel at serving contractors and do-it-yourselfers with professional grade products. Each brand is a market leader in terms of quality, performance and ease of use. These products offer unique, innovative, value-added solutions for customers. We respond to customers'​ needs by creating close working relationships to create value and improve operating efficiencies for every customer.
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