Job Description: ITW Power Nailing is a division within the ITW Construction Products segment, a global provider of premium nailing and fastening solutions. Our products are engineered to improve contractor productivity and elevate building quality across both new residential construction and remodeling projects. With trusted, category-defining brands like Paslode, we set the standard in wood-to-wood fastening systems—delivering performance, reliability, and productivity that professionals count on. Learn more about our products at www.paslode.com.

At ITW, we offer you a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Purpose of the Role

This position is responsible for the setup, operation, and preventative maintenance of equipment in order to produce according to quality specifications in an efficient and safe manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and experience operating mechanical manufacturing machinery such as nail headers, threaders, and collators.
• Perform efficient machine set-ups, changeovers, start-ups, and necessary adjustments to consistently produce products that meet quality specifications while maintaining productivity targets.
• Conduct and document quality checks in accordance with specification sheets; recognize and inspect quality issues and troubleshoot process or quality concerns with engineers to implement corrections and documentation.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Maintain machines by regularly oiling, cleaning, draining oil trays, removing scrap, and sweeping floors to ensure proper housekeeping and operational standards.
• Follow all safety rules and precautions, identify potential safety hazards, and support safety practices and procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform 5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in team meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• At least one year of experience in high-volume manufacturing highly preferred (e.g. equipment setup/operation/changeover, use of measurement tools and knowledge of preventive maintenance)
• Willing to work assigned shift with some mandatory overtime including weekends
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to understand basic machinery
• Prior experience with hand tools (e.g. wrenches)
• Ability to recognize and identify parts, problems, and offer resolution
• Ability to read blueprints / specification sheets and follow instructions
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Successfully complete on-the-job training (blueprint reading and measurement tools)
• General housekeeping duties
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a typical manufacturing setting. Employees may be exposed to fumes, heat, dust, temperature variations, and moving mechanical equipment commonly found in a manufacturing environment. Noise levels in production areas are high, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when in designated manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to reach above shoulder level with hands and arms; push, pull, grip, grasp, handle, or feel objects; and walk, kneel, bend, climb, stand, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

** ITW Power Nailing is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Compensation Information:

The hourly range for this position is $16.00 - $22.00. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. 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. In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

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.