Jr. Assembler/Machine Builder

Company Description

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $14.1 billion in 2019. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.

LOMA Systems, an ITW Company, is the world's leading engineering and manufacturing company specializing in metal detection, X-ray inspection, checkweighers, combination systems and more for the pharmaceutical, packaging and food industries - all Designed to Survive®

Just about any product you will have bought in a supermarket has to be checked to ensure it is free from contamination (i.e. metal, glass, stone, plastic) and is to the quality intended. LOMA Systems’ equipment is installed in many food production facilities around the world to protect us as consumers. You will get exposure to an industry you did not even know existed!

Job Description

Our team is growing! In this Associate Assembler/Machine Builder role, you will perform various repetitive assembly and fabrication operations. As product is manufactured, the Associate Assembler takes completed parts and assembles materials according to the safety, quality, and process requirements. The Associate Assembler follows directions and completes a list of tasks on daily basis; uses bills of materials, mechanical drawings, customer order specifications, verbal instructions, and sample parts to accurately assemble equipment and subcomponents. The Associate Assembler must demonstrate high level of responsibility and accountability while working efficiently to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Read, understand, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written work instructions to ensure accurate assembly of equipment and products.
• Assemble and install equipment and sub-assemblies per engineering specifications, drawings, and work instructions.
• Assemble electrical panels in accordance with schematic drawings.
• Safely utilize hand and power tools and compressed air drivers to assemble parts.
• Use and understand metric/standard tape measures and scales.
• Fabricate a variety of parts, either composite or plastic, as required for proper fit.
• Drive a forklift, operate cranes and pallet jacks, among other industrial equipment as needed.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures; wear safety equipment and apparel, as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; exercise good care in handling tools, supplies and materials.
• Participate in the production work station rotation to meet scheduling requirements.
• Obtain a basic understanding of quality and productivity standards.
• Attend all company meetings and safety training courses as assigned.
• In addition to the duties listed above, the position holder must carry out tasks assigned by their supervisor that are essentially related to their duties.

Qualifications

Requirements

Essential:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 years of related assembly experience.
• Ability to identify and use assembly and measuring tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, power drills, wire strippers, etc.
• Communicate effectively in English; read, write, and understand written and verbal work instructions and safety guidelines.
• Must have basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to learn to drive a forklift, use pallet jacks, operate cranes and other industrial equipment.
• Have a working knowledge of process improvement methodology.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently, learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Must be able to work 1st shift hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday and have flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Desirable:

• High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree from a technical school preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Physical & Environmental Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• The employee must have a full range of motion and be able to kneel, bend, reach, sit, and stand for an extended period during the work shift.

Additional Information

Loma Systems, an ITW Company, 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please call the Loma Human Resources Dept. at (630) 240-9571 to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

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.