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Illinois Tool Works Inc

$20 - $23/hr

Buehler, a division of Illinois Tool Works, is a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment and ... Assemble and calibrate machinery using standardized work instructions, engineering drawings, and ...

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Illinois Tool Works Inc

Machine Operator

Bloomfield, CT · On-site

$22 - $23/hr

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 ...

Illinois Tool Works Inc

Manufacturing Engineer

Decatur, AL · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a ... The Manufacturing Engineer will design, develop, and maintain systems that integrate electrical and ...

Illinois Tool Works Inc

Manufacturing Engineer

Decatur, AL · On-site

$65K - $84K/yr

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a ... The Manufacturing Engineer will design, develop, and maintain systems that integrate electrical and ...

Illinois Tool Works Inc

Machine Operator

Newburyport, MA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

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 ...

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Do workers at Illinois Tool Works get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
70% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does Illinois Tool Works pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

At Illinois Tool Works, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
69% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Illinois Tool Works affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Illinois Tool Works?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 71% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 29% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2025.

Do workers at Illinois Tool Works worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.

Do Illinois Tool Works workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
69% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it for Illinois Tool Works workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
73% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Illinois Tool Works?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Illinois Tool Works managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
98% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.

Do jobs at Illinois Tool Works spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Illinois Tool Works?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is a Illinois Tool Works job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at Illinois Tool Works good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Illinois Tool Works feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Illinois Tool Works get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Illinois Tool Works?

Some people feel stressed here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Illinois Tool Works enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Illinois Tool Works recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Illinois Tool Works?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Illinois Tool Works?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Illinois Tool Works’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Illinois Tool Works is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
34% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

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Applications Engineer

ITW Buehler An ITW Company

Lake Bluff, IL

$70K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

Buehler, a division of Illinois Tool Works, is a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment and supplies for use in material analysis.  Over the past 90 years, Buehler has established sales, manufacturing and laboratory services located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.  Comprised of world-class products and brands, such as Wilson Hardness, Buehler continues a long history of providing market-leading technology to support our customers in their sample preparation and material analysis applications. 

Buehler’s parent company,  ITW, is a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment with related service businesses. The Company focuses on profitable growth with strong returns across worldwide platforms and businesses. The businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

The Applications Engineer serves as a technical expert supporting customers in material analysis, sample preparation, hardness testing, and image analysis solutions. Working closely with Sales, Product Management, and R&D, this role provides technical guidance, delivers customer training, conducts application studies, and supports product development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as primary technical advisor to customers, providing guidance on sample preparation, hardness testing, and image analysis solutions.

  • Deliver customer training programs to ensure effective product adoption and usage.

  • Partner with the Sales teams to support the development of key opportunities.

  • Execute application studies and customer projects, documenting results and generating technical reports.

  • Provide application expertise and customer feedback to support product development and improvement initiatives.

  • Track customer requests, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to safety and laboratory best practices.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and laboratory staff.

  • Promote knowledge sharing and consistency in application methods across the team.

Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Engineering, or related discipline required. Postgraduate qualification (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.

  • 5+ years in material characterization, including hardness testing, image analysis and sample preparation.

  • Strong expertise in metallography and material analysis techniques.

  • Customer-facing or applications engineering experience preferred.

  • Prior team management or leadership experience preferred.

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and technical reporting.

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and customer focused.

  • Strong collaborator with ability to work independently.

  • Willingness to travel up to 25% to support customer and business needs.

Additional Information:

  • 7.5% 401K match

  • 4 weeks of paid time off

  • 10 paid company holidays

  • Recognition program

  • Competitive health insurance

Compensation Information:

The base salary for this position is $70,000-$110,000. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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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