Machinist

Company Description

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company’s seven business segmentsleveragethe 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-classmarginsand favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specializedexpertise, innovativethinkingand value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Sexton businessis a market leaderin the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cansand is seeking aMachinistfor its Decatur, AL facility,located30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area.

Job Description

The Machinist is responsible for supporting the plant’s mechanical needs through machining, equipment repair, and maintenance activities.This role requires the ability to build and repair parts from blueprints or existing components,operatemanual machining equipment, and complete assigned projects with minimal supervision. Machinists are also responsible formaintainingclean and organized work areas, supporting 5-S initiatives,assistingother departments as needed, and following all housekeeping and safety requirements to helpmaintainproductivity and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Complete assigned maintenance, machining, repair, and special project tasks.Clean andmaintainmachines, tools, and work areas while following 5-S standards. 

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery to support plant operations. 

• Read and interpret blueprints to fabricate, repair, or recreate parts and components. 

• Create sketches of existing parts for engineering and blueprint development as needed. 

• Safelyoperatemanual lathes, presses, and related machining equipment. 

• Lift and move tooling, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 

• Work independently with minimal supervision whilemaintainingquality and safety standards.

• Assistother departments and production areas to improve productivity andmaintaincustomer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of manual machining and maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentrequired.

• Completion of machinist apprenticeship or related degree a plus

• Experience fabricating or repairing parts from blueprints and existing components 

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical repair skillsrequired. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to safely lift and move materials and tooling up to 50 pounds.

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 equalopportunityemployer. 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.