Utility Operator

Job Description:

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. Ranked among Fortune’s 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 totaled $12.6 billion in 2020.

ITW Medical is comprised of three highly-respected medical product brands - Coeur, Filtertek & Precise Biomedical – supplying 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.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY/SUPPORT:

• To serve as a member of the ITW Medical 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 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.
• Ability to 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:

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.

• This position requires some physical movement around the machine areas, and an operator stands for 90% of their work shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and move 10-50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job 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.

ITW offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire, free life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate 401k matching. Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) is awarded at no cost after one year.

ITW Medical is an equal opportunity, equal employment, affirmative action employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome to contribute their unique talents and ideas. We encourage applications from females, males, disabled/protected or other veterans, persons with disabilities, all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable persons with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential job functions. If you require assistance with completing an application, please reply that you require assistance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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.