Machine/Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

ITW; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ITW in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Machine Operator on 1st shift. You will set up and run metal forming equipment, plasma cutters, saws, coating and spot-welding equipment to meet quality specs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You will work in a team, monitor equipment performance, and perform quality checks, while following safety and process procedures. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to read drawings/spec sheets and follow instructions accurately.
• Experience with set up, operation, and changeover of metal-forming equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete supplemental training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and housekeeping practices in daily work.
• Set up and operate metal forming equipment, plasma cutters, saws, coating, and spot-welding tools.
• Meet production rates while maintaining quality and minimizing scrap.
• Monitor machine performance, gauges, and output per instructions.
• Conduct quality checks per SOPs and document results.
• Track downtime and coordinate with team on improvements.
• Collaborate with teammates and participate in team events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read drawings/spec sheets

Team environment

Measurement tools use

Problem solving

Quality checks

Machine operation basics

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Plasma cutters

Saws

Coating equipment

Spot-welding equipment

Job description

Job Description:

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) is a Fortune 300 global manufacturer with approximately 44,000 employees across 51 countries. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered innovative, customer-focused solutions in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to construction and electronics.

Our success is driven by our differentiated business model comprised of our unique core capabilities: our 80/20 approach, customer-back innovation, and our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance. Our products and solutions are at work all over the world, and we are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

ITW Commercial Construction North America (CCNA), a division of ITW, includes trusted brands like Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (TruBolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA®, serving professional contractors since 1910. We design and manufacture innovative fastening, and concrete flatwork solutions for concrete, drywall, metal buildings, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications.

We’re committed to operational excellence, responsive service, and continuous product innovation—always focused on meeting the evolving needs of the commercial construction industry.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/pna-inc/

https://www.itw.com/

We are currently looking for a Machine Operator on 1st shift to join our team! This individual will be based in Charlotte, NC and will be responsible for basic set up and operation of equipment to produce per quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.

Core Responsibilities:

• Follows all prescribed safety/housekeeping practices and procedures.

• Assists with set up and operation of metal forming manufacturing equipment, plasma cutters, saws, coating, and spot-welding equipment.

• Meets production standard rates while maintaining high level of quality and low scrap

• Monitors machine’s performance, gauges, and quality output per instructions.

• Performs all quality checks per standard operating procedures and quality specification sheets.

• Tracks and documents quality checks and scrap for assigned equipment.

• Tracks machine downtime per shift.

• Works with other team members and participate in team events/meetings.

• Performs other duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; or six months related experience and/or training

• Manufacturing experience highly preferred (set up, operate, changeover, use of measurement tools and knowledge of preventative maintenance)

• Able to understand basic machinery

• Able to work in a team environment

• Able to recognize and identify parts, associated problems, and offer solutions

• Able to read drawings/ specification sheets and follow instructions

• Successfully complete supplemental training (i.e. reading drawing, technical math, and measurement tools)

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Compensation Information:

$20.00/hour

In addition to a competitive salary, employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance programs, 401(k) plan with a company match and additional employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off. More details on our benefits can be found on our website at https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/.

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.