Press Operator

Job Description:

Company Description

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 250 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company’s seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins, and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells and is seeking a Press Operator that will be located at the Decatur, AL facility.

Job Description

The Press Operator is responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the automatic cycle hydraulic transfer presses supporting production on any given production line. The Press Operator position is a key production role on lines utilizing transfer drawn cans. Knowledge of quality, attention to detail, and emphasis on maintenance are essential elements to a successful job performance.

Essential Functions

• Remain up to date on the production schedule including identification of the size, style, and specification of cans to be produced and perform immediate visual and dimensional inspection of cans.
• Communicate with operator from previous shift regarding transfer maintenance, operational, and safety issues and review any issues associated with product quality.
• Report all nonconformities to the Quality Department and Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Understand and operate control panels appropriately.
• Troubleshoot imperfections.
• Assist Maintenance and Tooling Departments during heavy maintenance and changeovers.
• Communicate with other line team members regarding product quality and process control.
• Feed on or catch cans as needed in order to maintain consistent throughput with both work in process and finished product.
• Prepare for any changeovers that will occur on the given shift including arranging to have all necessary materials ready and staged, as appropriate, to minimize non-value-added activity.
• Change fingers, adjust/replace gearboxes, change caps/pressure rings and other associated tooling as needed.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of cans every fifteen (15) minutes. Inspect for scratches, draw marks, pin holes, bites in flanges, bulges, and any other non-conformities.
• Perform SPC data checks on an hourly basis.
• Calibrate and use all necessary gauges, including dial indicators, micrometers, and various go/no go gauges.
• Change/replace finishing press punches or bushings in addition to trimmer on transfer as well as repair broken bolts and minor oil leaks.
• Operate and maintain D&I unit, trimmer/flanger, and finishing press in addition to repairing and replacing D&I ironing cap, sleeve, and pressure rings.
• Adjust the chain and position of pockets in line with finish press tooling in addition to shim pressure rings, line up caps, and other tooling as required.
• Support the replacement of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, air cushions, couplings, platens, bushings, pins, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Previous experience with mechanical equipment, machine operation, troubleshooting, hydraulics, and inspection/SPC highly preferred.
• The position requires frequent lifting, keen vision, team orientation, and careful attention to detail.
  
  

Being an employee at ITW comes with lots of benefits. Some of these benefits include:

Paid Holidays

PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay)

Attendance Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Medical (3 Plans), Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) (Roth/After-tax options available)

Parental Leave

Adoption Cost Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Program

3 for 1 gift match program

Volunteer Match Program

$115 credit towards safety shoes

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.