Utility Operator - Night Shift Job at Illinois Tool Works in Washington

Overview

Job Description: ITW Medical is comprised of three medical product brands—Coeur, Filtertek & Precise Biomedical—suppling medical devices, components, and service to global medical device brands. Filtertek manufactures molded filtration and flow control components. Precise provides technical service, maintenance & training for contrast media injectors. Coeur is a leading provider of disposable diagnostic imaging consumables.

About ITW Medical: 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.

Shift and Compensation: This is a night shift position (7:00 pm – 7:00 am) on a permanent rotating schedule: 3 nights on the first week, 4 nights on the following week. It is a "floater" position capable of assembly line work, plastic injection molding machine operation, and forklift operation, assigned as needed each night. Forklift experience is necessary. The role pays $16/hr + $2/hr night shift premium, for a total of $18/hr.

General Accountability/Support

• To serve as a member of the ITW Medical team responsible for the quality and production of the machines for distribution to our customers.
• To ensure that every machine is operating according to all Manufacturing Instructions and Operating Procedures.
• To practice and encourage courtesy and helpfulness among all team members.
• To become fully trained in all areas of machine operation as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow all ITW Medical rules and regulations.
• Perform end of the day clean up duties as required, and any other required housekeeping.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial inspection of manufactured parts for defects; escalate issues as required.
• Record all activities of assigned shift by completing proper forms; i.e. job activity sheets, break sheets, etc.
• Communicate with the shift lead and QC inspectors.
• Replenish raw materials.
• Report machine issues to technicians.
• Minor troubleshooting.
• Some knowledge or experience in injection molding, assembly and/or hybrid machine operation processes.

Qualifications/Skills

• Educational Level: 1-3 years experience.
• Comprehension/Reasoning Skills: This position requires the ability to read and comprehend Operating Instructions and Manufacturing Specifications for the work performed.
• Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute ratios and percentages.
• Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Three years’ experience operating and maintaining automation equipment.
  • Experience with vision inspection equipment preferred.
  • Experience with 6-axis robots preferred.
  • Experience with pneumatic systems preferred.
  • This position requires corrected eyesight of 20/20 for the visual quality inspections that are performed on parts.
  • Basic Computer Skills – Data Entry, Common Searches, Proficient use of Microsoft Suite, and other custom software packages specific to the business.

Competencies/Physical Demands

• Some physical movement around the machine areas; an operator stands for 90% of the work shift.
• Stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl; talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and move 10-50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work conditions are in a climate controlled medical device assembly room.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

ITW offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate 401k matching. Additional retirement savings contribution is awarded after one year. ITW Medical is an equal opportunity, equal employment, affirmative action employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ITW is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair treatment for employees throughout the hiring process and 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 laws.