Machine Operator I

Job Description:

Company Overview:

ITW Pro Brands is a manufacturer of lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and corrosion preventatives formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality for customers. We go to market through B2B with a focus on the automotive, aviation, fabricated metal, food processing and machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales team provide expert value-added consulting at the customer level. ITW Pro Brands has 250 employees and 4 manufacturing facilities in: Olathe, KS, Tucker, GA, Easton, MD, and DeWitt, IA.

Our Values:

• Simplicity: focusing on the essential core of each business opportunity, guided by the “80/20” rule to streamline processes, systems and structures.
• Shared risk: collaborating as a team, taking joint responsibility, and learning from trial and error to drive innovation.
• Integrity: honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing in all business dealings, regardless of brand and location.
• Respect: valuing diversity in cultural backgrounds and fostering an open environment where innovation can thrive.
• Trust: relying on employees to uphold the highest professional standards and act in the company’s best interests.

What we offer:  ITW’s benefits package is designed to provide comprehensive support for physical, mental, and financial well-being including: healthcare, retirement planning, paid leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for charitable involvement.

Position Summary:
The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing mechanical adjustments on assigned machinery. This role also includes inspecting finished products to ensure they meet specifications,  making adjustments as necessary.

Core Responsibilities:

• Operate high speed filling and packaging machines
• Operate other equipment, as needed
• Follow instructions/information on Job Tickets to perform duties
• Maintain accurate inventory of components
• Ability to move 55-gallon drum or 5-gallon pails, manually or with use of proper equipment
• Responsible for checking quality and conformity of production throughout run.
• Setup, change over, and clean up filling and packaging machines daily
• Maintain mobile equipment certification and properly use equipment
• Follow all safety, work, and good manufacturing practices, procedures, and rules
• Follow all quality, housekeeping and inventory requirements
• Responsible for workspace and safe operation of any assigned equipment, materials, items, and tools
• Ability to make mechanical adjustments to machines using basic hand tools
• Maintain recordkeeping requirements in written form and with use of computer
• Professionally represent the company
• Possess ability to be trained and to train others when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years prior machine operator experience that included making mechanical adjustments, using basic hand tools, and working with automatic and manual equipment
• Forklift certification may be required (training can be provided).
• Clamp truck certification may be required (training can be provided).
• Able to work in environments with extreme temperatures, chemicals, fumes, dust, loud noise, and vibrations.
• Able to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to use hand tools and equipment like fillers, cappers, sealers, printers, and labelers.
• Basic math skills required.
• Able to work well with others and learn new tasks through cross-training.
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities or overtime when needed.
• Positive attitude and teamwork-focused.
• Able to stand or sit for long periods.
• Able to lift or move up to 50+ pounds with or without assistive equipment.
• Able to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willing to follow all safety, environmental, and company policies, especially when working with chemicals.

ITW Pro Brands is 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.

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.