Parts Checker

ITW Shakeproof; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

ITW Shakeproof in Machesney Park, Illinois is hiring a Parts Checker for the 1st shift to ensure product quality meets specifications. The role involves quality inspections, safety checks, and maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will possess basic math skills, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. This position pays $21-$22 per hour and offers opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks and document using gauges and measuring devices.
• Perform safety checks to ensure safety devices are operational.
• Manually handle parts and move containers as required.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Clean equipment and keep work area organized.
• Read and understand blueprints.

Skills

Basic reading/writing/math skills

Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools and machinery

Ability to focus and prioritize tasks

Good communication skills

Ability to lift/pull up to 40 pounds

Knowledge of use of measuring devices, blueprints and drawings

Job description

Parts Checker 1st Shift

ITW Shakeproof supplies cold headed & metal stamped fasteners totaling approximately $140M in revenue annually. Manufacturing/warehouse locations include Elgin IL, Machesney Park IL, Watertown WI, Milwaukee WI, Broadview IL, and Iron Ridge WI. We serve major OEMs and their tier suppliers directly and through distribution channels in the industrial market. ITW Shakeproof drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering, allowing us to enhance our customers’ competitive advantage.

Job Description

As an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Company, ITW Shakeproof is a Fortune 200 Manufacturing Company with multi‑billion dollar revenue and in excess of fifty thousand employees worldwide. Known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance, we are a company whose products, whether known or not, are never more than a few steps away.

Position Summary

To assure the "in process" product quality meets the specifications of the blueprint, per ITW customer standards.

Essential Functions

Perform quality checks and document (where applicable), using simple gauges, precision measuring devices and visual inspection. Perform safety checks to ensure safety devices are on and in working order (guarding and all safety equipment). Use proper Lock Out Tag Out procedures. Manually handle parts from work‑in‑process containers to shipping containers. Move containers as required using pallet jacks and/or fork trucks. Prepare and maintain accurate records (route sheets and count sheets). Clean equipment and keep work area neat and orderly. Read and understand blueprints. Open to work in any other area of the plant at the request of employee’s supervisor.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Basic reading/writing/math skills
• Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools and machinery preferred
• Ability to focus and prioritize tasks and objectives
• Good communication skills
• Ability to lift/pull up to forty (40) pounds
• Knowledge of use of measuring devices, blueprints and drawings preferred

Compensation Information

$21-$22 per hour

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.