JOIN OUR TEAM! ITW has an exciting career opportunity at our Manufacturing facility located at 1600 Patrick Drive, Pocahontas, AR! 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.

3rd shift | M-Th | 8pm - 6:30 am
$15.00 Starting hourly rate + $2.00/hr shift differential

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. You are never, whether you know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution. In the words of a Mal Pancoast quote, at ITW, "You get paid to impact the world."

ITW Residential and Renovation, a division of the Construction Products business segment, is a global provider of premium fastening solutions that improve contractor productivity and building quality in the residential and renovation construction industries. Our products are positioned as market leaders and category leading brands encompassing wood to wood fastening systems (Paslode®), structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon®, Red Head®, Ramset®), underlayment screws (Rock-On®, Backer-On®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®).

The 3rd shift Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of nail collation lines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• We are looking for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude and experience on mechanical manufacturing machinery such as nail headers, threader and collators.
• Able to make necessary machine adjustments to consistently produce products that meet quality specifications and maintain productivity targets.
• Perform efficient set-ups, changeovers, and start-ups.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Prior experience with hand tools (e.g. wrenches)
• Performs and documents quality checks in adherence to specifications sheets.
• Recognize and inspect quality issues and troubleshoots process or quality issues with engineers to correct and document.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Understand all safety hazards and follow all safety rules and precautions.
• Maintains, oils, and cleans machines on a regular basis. Drains and cleans oil trays; dumps scrap and sweeps floors to maintain housekeeping standards. Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Works with other team members and participates in team events and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED, preferred but not required
• At least one year of experience in high-volume manufacturing highly preferred (e.g. equipment setup/operation/changeover, use of measurement tools and knowledge of preventive maintenance)
• Willing to work assigned shift with some mandatory overtime including weekends
• Ability to understand basic machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must have above average troubleshooting skills.
• Must be self-motivated, a strong team player, and able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• 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.
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Demonstrate a willingness to cooperate in a team environment
• Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolution
• Ability to read blueprints / specification sheets and follow instructions
• Successfully complete on-the-job supplemental training (blueprint reading, technical math, and measurement tools, etc.)
• Close vision is required and the ability to focus
• General housekeeping duties
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing plant working conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Combination of office/desk time and warehouse/laboratory time. Some travel may be required to construction jobsites or fabrication plants. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in laboratory or manufacturing areas. Warehouse can be warm during the summer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at buehlerHR@buehler.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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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.