ITW Shakeproof, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., serves major automotive OEMs and their tier suppliers with metal, cold-headed fasteners totaling approximately $160m in revenue.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Shakeproof enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America.
• Exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.
• Continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

We are looking for cold-heading & thread rolling operators to join our team! This individual would be responsible for setting up and operating single and multi die double stroke cold headers and forge pointers to produce quality automotive fasteners from cold metal rod or wire by performing the following duties.  Shift time is 11:00 pm to 7:30 am Monday thru Friday.

• Assist and observe designated Setup Operators in operation and setup up of machinery

• Selects, installs, and aligns dies, cutting tools, guides, and stops to setup machine.  Sets controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations on work piece in specified sequence

• Positions coil of metal wire or rod on feed spindle and threads it through straightening rolls into feed mechanism

• Adjusts settings of dies on controls, as required, to produce product within specified tolerances and meeting quality standards

• Starts machine to begin production and observes machine operations for evidence of malfunction and products for defects

• Maintains, oils, and cleans machines on a regular basis

• Drains and cleans oil trays; dumps scrap, and sweeps floor to maintain housekeeping standards

• Ensures all quality and safety documentation is completed with oversight 

• High School diploma or the equivalent required; Associates degree preferred
• Prior experience operating single and multi-die header machines
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• 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 50 pounds
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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 financially – Medical (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.