Assembly Operator

About ITT:

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace, and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership, and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers, and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position Summary

About ITT and Compact Automation:
ITT’s Compact Automation Products offers highly engineered, reliable, and innovative solutions with the smallest footprint-to-force ratio, for a wide variety of industrial markets globally. Since 1974, our team of world-class engineers has produced standard and custom cylinders for a multitude of unique applications. Our extensive product range is comprised of high-quality Air Cylinders, Turn-Act rotary actuators, Grippers, Slides, Guided Cylinders, Air Springs, Electric Actuators, Hydraulic Cylinders, and Custom Actuators. We put our customers first with quotes within 24 hours, ongoing distributor support with engineers in the field, and expansive manufacturing capabilities, which include a fully automated anodizing line that allows our team to produce both standard and custom cylinders along with engineered solutions quickly. With just over 100,000 unique custom solutions in the field, and no minimum order requirements “If you can imagine it, we can build it”.

ITT offers a very attractive benefits program. Our employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401K savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness, and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.

SUMMARY: 

Assembles components and parts of various materials to specification following blueprints or work instructions using fixtures and or jigs with the aid of manual and/or power tools; may perform in-process tests and completes assemblies to meet expectations around safety and quality working at benches or on the shop floor.

Safety is a core value at ITT-Westminster. Our department managers/supervisors play a critical role in creating and maintaining a safe workplace for our employees by following all ITT safety policies and procedures and by observing employees to ensure that safety procedures are followed.

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Essential Responsibilities

Positions parts according to the knowledge of the unit being assembled or following blueprints.
Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
Uses manual or powered hand tools or fixtures to assist in assembly
Responsible for inspecting and checking parts to detect defects or dimensional discrepancies occurring either prior to or during assembly and report these and other unusual conditions as directed by the Department Supervisor.
Records data or completes paperwork.
Notifies supervisor of out-of-tolerance or quality issues.
May package or prepare finished goods for warehouse.
Keeps work area neat and clean in accordance with 6-S.
Wears all appropriate PPE and complies with safety instructions.
Completes work timely and to quality and safety expectations.
May train other operators on "Standard Products",
May perform the "water spider" role.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 6 months experience in an Assembly manufacturing environment
Able to work in a team environment
Ability to interpret blueprints and their symbols.
Able to use a variety of hand tools
Able to operate a personal computer and various software packages.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Able to lift between 0 - 15lbs regularly, 16-30lbs frequently, and above 30 lbs rarely (with assistance)

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations where they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.