Job Description:

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company with decentralized business segments, which includes Food Equipment. As one of the groups in the Food Equipment Group, the Vulcan Cooking Business is seeking a full-time Polisher to join their first shift team. This position is located at their Troy Manufacturing Facility, Troy, Ohio.

The Vulcan Cooking business produces commercial equipment including steamers, braising pans and kettles. These commercial products are used in hotels, casinos, restaurants, health care, cruise ships, schools and universities and retail. We are in search of a Polisher to perform a variety of polishing operations to obtain specified finish and luster on fabrications and parts from sheet metal, stainless steel and other materials. The selected candidate will perform set-ups and operation of hand tools and equipment to remove excess materials or burrs from surfaces to buff or polish metal while observing safety, housekeeping and quality management procedures.

Job Requirements

Perform responsibilities and tasks following safety practices and procedures

Ability to read, write and possess basic math skills and be able to read and utilize measuring devices

Working knowledge of grinding/polishing methods, understanding polishing wheels and selection of abrasives best suited for type of material and finish requirements

Experience and knowledge of hand and power tools, and glass beading operation to ensure grinding and polishing for correct usage to ensure standards are met

Ability to remove completed workpieces and finished units from equipment or worktables, using hand tools, overhead hoists, lifting and moving devices

Be able to read and follow blueprints, shop orders and work instructions to check plans on jobs; follow instructions and convey supply shortages

Tasks Involve frequent lifting and moving parts of various sizes and weights with and without lifting devices; and standing for long periods

Responsible for visually verifying quality finish of assembled unit for scratches, chips, dents or other defects

Prioritize workload to meet daily/weekly production schedule

Work overtime as scheduled to meet customer expectations

Able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, supervision, management, customers, and vendors

Attendance is an essential function

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Manufacturing EnvironmentPeriods of working in hot/cold environmentMay occasionally move material up to 50 lbs.High frequency welding is done in areaPosition requires PPE including foot, eye and hearing protectionMay require some climbing to reach top of machinePeriods of Prolonged Standing, Sitting, Bending, Stooping throughout shift

Compensation Information:

Starting pay $19.58 @ hour, tops out at $24.47 after 6 months of employment.

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.