Machinist

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay)

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. in Decatur, AL seeks an experienced Machinist to support plant mechanical needs through machining, repair, and maintenance. You will read blueprints, fabricate parts, and operate manual lathes and presses with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, 5-S housekeeping, and collaboration across departments to sustain productivity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of manual machining and maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Experience fabricating or repairing parts from blueprints and existing components
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical repair skills required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned maintenance, machining, repair, and special project tasks. Clean and maintain machines, 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.
• Safely operate manual lathes, presses, and related machining equipment.
• Lift and move tooling, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Assist other departments and production areas to improve productivity and maintain customer satisfaction.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Safety-conscious

Education

Machinist apprenticeship or related degree

Tools

Manual lathes

Presses

Job description

Job Description:

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 segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Sexton business is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and is seeking a Machinist for its Decatur, AL facility, located 30 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, operate manual machining equipment, and complete assigned projects with minimal supervision. Machinists are also responsible for maintaining clean and organized work areas, supporting 5-S initiatives, assisting other departments as needed, and following all housekeeping and safety requirements to help maintain productivity and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Complete assigned maintenance, machining, repair, and special project tasks. Clean and maintain machines, 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.
• Safely operate manual lathes, presses, and related machining equipment.
• Lift and move tooling, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Assist other departments and production areas to improve productivity and maintain customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

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.