Drum Pack Operator - 2nd or 3rd Shift

- Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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Troy - 21 Trade Square East Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 16, 2026 Last posted May 16, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Hobart Brothers LLC, an Illinois Tool Works Company within the Welding Group, is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distributing of welding consumables worldwide. We create customer success in metal fabrication around the world. Safety, quality, and productivity are the core of successfully meeting our customer requirements for products used in vehicles, ships, bridges, dams, railcars, etc.  Our core values are integrity, respect, trust, shared risks, and simplicity.

Job Description

Packaging drum pack tubular wire for customer use according to Route Card / process sheet and production schedule requirements. This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position.

  • Operate safely and identify / correct unsafe situations.
  • Follow process specifications for machine setup, production, and packaging.
  • Run multiple machines.
  • Perform specified quality checks.
  • Complete machine setup, change over, cast / sinewave adjustments, and troubleshooting in a timely manner.
  • Place nonconforming products on hold.
  • Perform rework.
  • Perform restock and housekeeping.
  • Willing to train on and operate other machines / processes as necessary.
  • Read and update schedule.

Qualifications

  • Training on applicable Precision / Robo Pack and Drum Pack machinery is required.
  • Able to lift approx. 65 pounds on a continual basis.
  • Able to safely load / unload reels in and out of machine.
  • Able to meet / exceed specified production rates.
  • Able to meet expectations for safety, attendance, and time management.
  • Possess an excellent quality record.
  • Possess an excellent attitude, communication, and team working skills.
  • Forklift experience may be required.

Compensation Information:

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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.

About this role

Summary

Operate packaging machines, ensure quality, safety, and production efficiency on second or third shift

Job title

Drum Pack Operator - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Experience level

not specified

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

troy, onsite; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

machine operationsafetyquality checkslifting

Preferred skills

forklift

Specializations

packagingmachine operationquality control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site