GENERAL LABORER - 7

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.

Description: This position will assist all operations of the plant in functions such as but not limited to assembly, machine shop, foundry, stock room, and other areas of manufacturing as needed.  May perform work on other shifts due to work force adjustments, job bidding, or absence of regular operators.  Fill in performing other miscellaneous duties as production requires.  

Description: This position will assist all operations of the plant in functions such as but not limited to assembly, machine shop, foundry, stock room, and other areas of manufacturing as needed.  May perform work on other shifts due to work force adjustments, job bidding, or absence of regular operators.  Fill in performing other miscellaneous duties as production requires.  

Tasks:

Depending on where assigned, work may include but is not limited to:

• May operate simple machining equipment such as grinder.
• May operate lift truck or other material moving equipment.
• May clean up castings, clean machines.
• May perform inventory, cycle counts.
• May do painting.
• May perform general clean-up.
• Follow relevant work instructions and/or SOP.

Technology Skills:

• Uses the appropriate electronic or manual system to perform the work of the job or department.
• May use computer systems to enroll in benefits and interact with other company data systems.*

Knowledge:

• Reading, writing, speaking, comprehension and computer skills in the English language, typically developed through high school education or equivalent, with the ability to communicate effectively via all these modes.*
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer services. This includes meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Mathematics- Knowledge of basic arithmetic; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Must be able to comprehend the meaning of the calculation.

Skills/Abilities:

• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the point being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Time Management- Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Ability to comprehend instructions.
• Multitasking- Ability to move from task to task while maintaining concentration amid distraction.
• Teamwork- Coordinating efforts and supporting coworkers to produce the best outcome.
• Flexibility/Adaptability- Ability to adjust to new conditions and respond effectively to changing environments.

Physical Abilities:

• Extent Flexibility- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Near Vision- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Static Strength- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Reaction Time- The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture), or to an error, when it appears.
• Ability to perceive and interpret information through the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch at a level considered normal for a healthy adult. Must exhibit good balance.
• Maximum lifting requirement is 40 lbs.; any material of greater weight must be moved using machinery.

Working Conditions:

• Must wear required safety equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses.
• May involve occasional outdoor exposure to hot, cold, and/or damp weather.
• May involve exposure to dusts, metal chips, oils, solvents, fumes, and odors from the industrial environment (appropriate personal protective equipment is provided.)

Supervision: 

This position does not supervise others.

During initial training, the incumbent will require close supervision, with supervisor contact several times per day.  After demonstration of sustained full comprehension of work instructions, safety procedures, and general department knowledge, daily contact with supervision may reduce to once or twice per day.

Training, Certificates or Licenses: 

• See ISO Skill review.

For External Recruiting:

Education Required:

• Equivalent to high school education required.

Experience Required:

Requires 3+ months past successful work experience demonstrating the ability to:

• Learn and follow instructions of simple to moderate complexity,
• Perform basic math skills
• Provide good customer service,
• Perform basic problem solving, taking initiative to ask questions when uncertain, and act when appropriate.
• Preferred past work experience in a manufacturing, mechanical or warehousing environment.