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Posted August 18, 2026
Illinois Tool Works

Utility Operator - 12 hr Rotating Night Shift

Washington, North Carolina, United States of America Full time
Reference: JR9523

Job Description:

Position Description

Utility Operator

ABOUT ITW MEDICAL:

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenue of $16.1 billion in 2023. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. www.itw.com.

ITW Medical, a division of ITW, is comprised of two highly respected brands- Coeur and Filtertek, supplying critical filtration and flow control solutions to global OEM’s, serving Surgical, Infusion, Bioprocessing and Diagnostic Imaging end markets.

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This role is a floater position: assembly line worker, machine operator, and forklift operator. It requires forklift experience.

Night Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun

Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY/SUPPORT:

  • To serve as a member of ITW Medical, responsible for the quality and production of the machines for distribution to our customers.
  • To ensure that every machine is operating according to all Manufacturing Instructions and Operating Procedures.
  • To practice and encourage courtesy and helpfulness among all team members.
  • To become fully trained in all areas of machine operation as per Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Follow all ITW Medical rules and regulations.
  • Perform end of the day clean up duties as required, and any other required housekeeping.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct initial inspection of manufactured parts for defects; escalate issues as required
  • Record all activities of assigned shift by completing proper forms; i.e. job activity sheets, break sheets, etc.
  • Communicate with the shift lead and QC inspectors
  • Replenish raw materials
  • Report machine issues to technicians
  • Minor troubleshooting
  • Some knowledge or experience in injection molding, assembly and/or hybrid machine operation processes
  • Ability to operate forklift.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Educational Level

  • 1-3 years experience

Comprehension/Reasoning Skills

  • This position requires the ability read and comprehend Operating Instructions and Manufacturing Specifications for the work performed.

Math Skills

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute ratios and percentages.

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Three years’ experience operating and maintaining automation equipment.
  • Experience with vision inspection equipment preferred.
  • Experience with 6-axis robots preferred.
  • Experience with pneumatic systems preferred.
  • This position requires corrected eyesight of 20/20 for the visual quality inspections that are performed on parts.
  • Basic Computer Skills – Data Entry, Common Searches, Proficient use of Microsoft Suite, and other custom software packages specific to the business

COMPETENCIES/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.

  • This position requires some physical movement around the machine areas, and an operator stands for 90% of their work shift.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. 
  • The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl; and talk or hear.
  • The employee must frequently lift and move 10-50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work conditions are in a climate controlled medical device assembly room.

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.  

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