Assembly Technician

**Job Description:** Join our Assembly Team to help contribute to our organization by assembling high quality tools in a cost effective and safe manner, meet production targets and actively participate in improving plant practices and procedures. ITW Construction provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. With products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, the Global Tool Unit (GTU) is a part of ITW's Construction Segment. The GTU innovates, develops, and manufactures through our Customer Back Innovation process best-in-class Power Fastening Systems for the global construction market. Our highly differentiated tools are specified to be used in a variety of applications including wood framing, wood trim, and steel to concrete installations. Tools, and related fasteners, account for a significant portion of total segment revenues. Primary Responsibilities: + **Work Quality/Job Performance** + Maintains safe and neat work area(s) + Ability to read and understand work instructions and safety guidelines. + Follows safety procedures, i.e., exercise, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, etc. + Brings unsafe conditions to the attention of management + Follows work instructions + Follows line procedures and timing + Follows parts ordering, cycle counts, and cleaning procedures at appropriate time + **Team Member Effectiveness** + Participates with team + Respectful of others + Flexible, willing to make changes + Performs and demonstrates good communication skills + Safety - Quality - Co-workers + **Individual Behavior/Attendance** + Listens to and incorporates constructive criticism/provides constructive criticism + Is enthusiastic and shows a positive attitude + Demonstrates dependability- Few or no tardies, Few or no occurrences + Responsible with personal matters, i.e., limiting additional breaks, limits disruption of other lines, utilizes time efficiently, limits the number of times leaving assigned work area, etc. + **Improvements** + Offer suggestions for improvements + Safety (Being Proactive) + Quality + Line Operations/Efficiencies + Cost Reduction Competencies: + **Applied Learning** - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner. + **Quality Orientation** - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. + **Contributing to Team Success** - Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals. + **Communication** - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media (written and verbal) to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. + **Safety Awareness** - Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Job Requirements: + Minimum of 18 years old + 1 year of related assembly experience preferred + Ability to read and understand work instructions and safety guidelines. + Use and be familiar with assembly and measuring tools, interpret visual aids and be able to perform simple math. + Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with co-workers, other departments Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing area where under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toe shoes, safety glasses with side shields and gloves. Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures. Industrial lighting provided. May shift from one station to another during the assembly process. The noise level in the work environment is usually normal/moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use both hands to assemble, carry boxes/bins, tools, and components; to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Job rotation is variable for periods of 30 minutes up to 4 hours. Occasionally exposed to fumes, oils, and adhesives. Ability to operate air and hand tools and lift to 35 lbs. Ability to sit and stand as needed or alternate positions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. PPE required includes ANSI-related safety shoes, safety glasses, and some areas require hearing protection and gloves. **Compensation Information:** The hourly pay for this position is $18.90. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. _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._