ITW Description:

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled $16.1 billion in 2023.

Division Description

ITW Electrostatics, a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), part of Test, Measurement and Electronics segment is industry leading manufacturer and designer of static control devices for equipment makers and end users.  Electrostatics division revenues are ~$250MM per year and it is headquartered in Hatfield, PA USA. Division has operations in USA, Europe, China, and Asia, including nine manufacturing plants and 500+ employees. Electrostatics division brands include: SimcoION, Eltex, Pillar Technologies, Teknek, Opto Diode, Vortec, Paxton, AEGIS).

Company Description

Pillar Technologies, a business unit of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is a leader in the design and manufacturing of surface treatment equipment and induction sealers.  Located in Hartland, WI, in the lake country area of greater Milwaukee, Pillar is well positioned for growth. Pillar boasts a small company feel with the backing, benefits, and stability of a large organization. We recognize the importance of customer service, technological innovation, and the key role our employees play in the company’s success.

ITW, a Fortune 200 company, is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses.  The company has prospered for over 100 years, changing the way people live and work all over the world.  Each of ITW’s businesses has an independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate. It is the highly talented people at ITW who drive success through new products and customer driven solutions.

To learn more about the Pillar Technologies and what we do, please visit our website at: https://www.itw-air.com/ and our corporate website at: https://www.pillartech.com/

General Function

Assemble machines, equipment, and subassemblies following assembly drawing, written documentation and verbal specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications to plan and complete mechanical assemblies.
• Follow generally accepted guidelines and wiring diagrams to route and connect wires for electrical systems.
• Utilize hand and power tools during the assembly process.
• Assemble components using a variety of fasteners.
• Bend, route and install flexible or rigid tubing for pneumatic systems following schematic drawings.
• Measure components for inspection and fit
• Apply problem solving and basic math skills as required.
• Tests or assists in testing operation of completed product.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Strong mechanical and electrical assembly skills are required.  Good organization, planning, problem solving and troubleshooting skills to accomplish tasks efficiently.  Must be able to communicate well with others within a team setting and to interface with other departments.

Associate’s degree from a two-year college or a minimum of one year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and electrical hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Safety, including proper PPE is priority.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salaries plus excellent benefits including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts

ITW Company Overview

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer-driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.

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.

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.