2nd Shift Press Assistant

ITW Automotive; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

StampTech Fasteners is seeking an entry to mid-level forklift operator to support press operators across production cells. You will perform quality checks, handle materials, and maintain a clean, organized workspace in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include forklift operations, steel staging, data entry in Measurlink, 5S practices, and adherence to safety and process rules. This role requires basic computer skills and strong organizational abilities to ensure efficient production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude; hands-on problem solving.
• Professional communication when dealing with people at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos; communicate clearly.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift.
• Steel staging.
• Load steel on payoff wheel.
• Move barrels.
• Dump scrap hoppers.
• Print labels.
• Use gauges to ensure quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace at all times.
• Label, scan, and move product per specifications.
• Enter data into Measurlink.
• Follow all company rules and work processes.
• 5S responsibilities.
• Maintain safety as priority in a fast-paced environment.
• Support team with continuous improvement.
• From time to time, perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork or independent work

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurlink

Job description

Job Summary

In this position you will support press operators across multiple production cells by performing quality checks, handling materials, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Job Description

In this position you will support press operators across multiple production cells by performing quality checks, handling materials, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Company Overview

StampTech Fasteners TM Division serves major OEMs and Tier suppliers in the North American automotive market. The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage deep-draw stamping technologies. The annual revenue is approximately $160M. Locations include Gallatin, TN; Portland, TN; Lexington, KY; & Naugatuck, CT.

The Division drives profitability by leveraging innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW’s industry‑leading research and development capabilities, StampTech Fasteners enhances customers’ competitive advantage by maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America, exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide, and continuously improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product provides value and meets customer expectations.

Primary Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklift
• Steel staging
• Loading steel on payoff wheel
• Moving barrells
• Dumping scrap hoppers
• Printing labels
• Use a variety of gauges to ensure quality
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Label, scan, and move product per specifications
• Enter data into Measurlink
• Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company
• 5S responsibilities
• Hold self‑accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment
• Competently perform all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast‑paced environment
• Contribute to team effort by focusing on continuous improvement and success for the entire team
• From time to time, personnel may be assigned other duties for training, assistance or other reasons as needed by management

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating a forklift
• Basic computer knowledge
• Great organizational and time management abilities
• Attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude; likes working with hands and solving problems; troubleshooting
• Effectively communicate in a professional demeanor when dealing with the public or any level of employees
• Ability to safely work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently
• Ability to work overtime

Physical Demands

• 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.
• While performing duties, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, talk, or hear, and smell. Employee frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit and stoop or crouch. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing duties, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. Employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Employee could be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. Noise level in work environment is usually loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.