Job Description:

Shift Schedule: Friday through Sunday:  6am to 6pm (10hrs straight time/2hrs overtime + 10% shift differential).

General Responsibilities: May include some or all of the following.

Promote a safe workplace and follow all established work policies.Perform molding, demolding and other manufacturing related duties as required.Help train and oversee other less experienced manufacturing materials processors to ensure daily production goals are achieved.Assist Lead-Materials Processor with the operation of manufacturing equipment to produce PVA sponge product meeting product specifications.Clean and assemble PVA sponge molds.Follow established process operating and safety procedures.Contributes to maintain and improve overall company personnel Safety.Responsible for adhering to all Company, department quality and Safety procedures.Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

High school graduate or general education degree (GED).Ability to follow written instructions.Good oral and written communication skills.Average computer skills.Ability to work as a team member.Good problem-solving skills.Proven safety record.

Work Conditions: Work conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Wet environment.Tyvek suit rquired for majority of the shift.Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment consisting of safety glasses, gloves, face-shield, slip resistant steel or composite toe boots, and a full-face respirator.Clean shaven within OSHA regulations when required to wear a respirator.Hazardous chemicals handling including skin and respiratory sensitizers, acid, and other chemicals.Computer use.Various analytical equipment and tools.

Physical Demands: Physical demands described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Required to work on feet 10-12 hours per shift. Fast paced work environment.Perform various manufacturing tasks requiring ability to lift up to 50 pounds.   Loading and unloading molds to and from curing oven: 40 – 50 pounds.   Manual pushing of wheeled carts loaded with empty and full product molds: 80 – 190 pounds (initial and sustained force for pushing/pulling carts up to 50 pounds).   Filling molds and removing cured products from molds consists of ongoing arm and hand movements from shoulder to waist height for durations of up to two-hour periods.   Mold cleaning and preparation includes constant hand and arm movement at waist height. Light lifting: 2 - 5 pounds.   Processing and neutralization of cast-to-mandrel products consists of constant hand and arm movement between shoulder and waist height for durations of up to two-hour periods. Bending at waist and lifting of product storage bins: 15 – 20 pounds. Draining of water filled temporary product storage tubs: 40 – 50 pounds. Regular attendance is required.

Compensation Information:

$18.05 - $22.90 per hour plus 10% shift differential.

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.