2nd Shift Press Operator

ITW Automotive; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

ITW StampTech Fasteners Division in Gallatin, TN is seeking a dependable forklift operator to support press operations with quality checks and material handling.

You will load steel, stage materials, dump scrap, print labels, and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, forklift experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to work overtime in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Great organizational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional communication with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Load steel on payoff wheel and stage materials.
• Dump scrap hoppers and move product per specifications.
• Print labels and verify accuracy using gauges.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment (5S).
• Enter data into Measurlink and other systems as required.
• Assist press operators and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality checks

5S

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Company Overview

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is a Fortune 300 company and a global multi‑industry manufacturing leader. With a revenue of $15.9 billion in 2024, ITW operates in 53 countries and employs approximately 44,000 people. The company is known for its innovative solutions and diverse range of products across automotive, food equipment, and construction industries.

StampTech Fasteners Division

The ITW StampTech Fastener™ Division serves major OEMs and tier suppliers in the North American automotive market. It supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage deep‑draw stamping technologies, generating an annual revenue of approximately $160 million. Locations include Gallatin, TN; Lexington, KY; and Naugatuck, CT.

Job Summary

Assists the press operators by performing quality checks, 5S activities, and material handling duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Loading steel on payoff wheel
• Staging steel
• Dumping scrap hoppers
• Printing labels
• Uses a variety of gauges to ensure quality
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Label, scan, and move product per specifications
• Enters data into Measurlink
• Follows all rules, regulations, and work processes set forth by the company
• 5S Responsibilities
• Holds self-accountable to create and maintain a safe working environment
• Competently performs all tasks with a focus on safety within a fast-paced environment
• Contributes to team effort by focusing on continuous improvement and success for the entire team
• From time to time, may be assigned other duties for training, assistance, or other reasons as needed by management

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating a forklift
• Basic computer knowledge
• Great organizational and time‑management abilities
• Attention to detail
• Effectively communicates 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; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently
• Ability to work overtime

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, talk, or hear, and smell; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration; frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles; potential exposure to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock; noise level usually loud
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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 opportunity and fair treatment for employees from the hiring process 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.