Company Description

Company Overview:

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.  Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.  These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.  ITW’s revenues total $14.8 billion in 2018.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Operates equipment that blows foam insulation into refrigerator model unit doors and cabinet walls, using a portable foam gun.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all company safety rules and policies.
• Sets up doors and cabinet units for form injection following established procedures.  
• Loads cabinets and doors into foam jigs before foaming.
• Inserts nozzle into compartment openings and blow specified amounts of foam insulation into doors and cabinet walls. 
• Inserts plugs into openings of seal filled compartment. 
• Inspects products and processes while performing job duties to ensure all work done meets or exceeds standards of the company’s quality program.
• Monitors foam quality and maintains foam guns to insure proper operation.
• Works cooperatively and congenially with co-workers to achieve cohesive and productive work processes and work environment.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in general assembly work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions regarding procedures required for the various machine operations.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints/diagrams of refrigeration model unit.
• Ability to use a variety of small hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate table saw for cutting various sizes of wood.
• Possess basic mechanical aptitude and ability and be able to perform minor, basic repairs.
• Ability to communicate clearly with co-workers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and at the times scheduled by the supervisor.
• Schedule changes occur and should be handled in a productive manner
• Working temperatures vary with seasonal changes where climate control is limited.  The environment is one in which noise exists.
• Sit, stand, and/or walk for a combined minimum of eight (8) hours per day on a concrete surface. 
• Lift and carry components, tools, or other items weighing more than 35 pounds.  Any item over 35 pounds, is to be done with assistance
• May perform combination of physical movements to reach areas difficult to access including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting and rotation motions using head/neck, arms, wrists, waist, knees and arms while performing duties.  
• Pull and push up to 100 pounds.
• Handle small hand tools and power tools.  Handling may be done unilaterally (one-handed) or bilaterally (two-handed) depending on size and shape of object and task being performed.
• Need corrected vision to be aware of surroundings and location of items needed and perform various other job duties.
• Need corrected hearing to identify conditions in the environment (i.e. forklift horns, fire alarms).
• Need mental alertness to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.

Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment for the work assignment (i.e. safety glasses, shields, gloves, disposable overalls, dust masks).

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday – 6:00am to 2:30pm and OT when required

Additional Information

Benefits:

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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.