Night Shift Forging Operator

Job Description:

Why this Role Matters

The Night Shift Forging Operator plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of our precision-engineered products. As a Night Shift Forging Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and performing basic maintenance on specialized manufacturing equipment. Your attention to quality, safety, and continuous operation helps ensure customer requirements are met while supporting our commitment to operational excellence. Success in this role means consistently producing quality parts, minimizing downtime, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What You Will Do

- Set up, operate, adjust, and maintain forging and related production equipment.

- Monitor product quality using precision measuring instruments to ensure specifications are met.

- Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform routine preventative maintenance to maximize uptime and production efficiency.

- Accurately track production counts, machine downtime, material usage, and required process documentation, including SPC records when applicable.

- Support continuous production operations by collaborating with team members during breaks, shift changes, and other transitions.

- Follow all safety, housekeeping, and 5S practices while actively identifying hazards, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and assisting in training team members as needed.

- Additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring (Requirements)

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Manufacturing experience involving machine setup, operation, changeovers, measurement tools, and preventative maintenance preferred.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specification sheets, and work instructions.

- Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and comparators.

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize production issues and take appropriate corrective action.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and successfully complete technical training in blueprint reading, measurement tools, and technical math.

What's In It for You

At ITW, you will join a team-focused manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are part of everyday operations. You will have the opportunity to develop technical skills, learn advanced manufacturing processes, work with industry-leading equipment, and contribute directly to products that impact our customers’ success. Grounded in four data-driven Core Commitments, we aim to ensure all colleagues—regardless of segment, division, geography or title—experience what differentiates ITW as a great employer. Learn more at https://careers.itw.com/us/en/working-at-itw

Compensation Information:

Compensation for this role is $20.00 per hour. After successfully completing training on the day shift and transitioning to the night shift, an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential will be added.

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.