Q&A With ITW Employees
As a global, diversified and decentralized enterprise, we offer unparalleled access to challenging opportunities in high-growth, diverse industries and markets around the world. We encourage our people to think like entrepreneurs and act like entrepreneurs—it’s how they solve our customers’ most important problems one idea at a time.
How employees describe working at ITW
Nothing to improve at this place.
They only care about managers
The people. The expectations from ITW corporate leadership are unrealistic, but being surrounded by talent makes the journey easier.
My team worked hard and knew their business. Our GM didnt have a clue. All his efforts were about getting a promotion. He was good at that.
Have management listen more to employees concerns
What it's like to work at ITW
- ITW employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at ITW report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at ITW have 0 meetings
- 81% of ITW employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- ITW employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 58% of ITW employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- ITW employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 67% of ITW employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With ITW Employees
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What is the daily attire at ITW?
Dress for the day, in most cases, very casual.
Safety glasses steel toe shoes and work shirt
What is the PTO policy at ITW?
Three weeks to start at Corporate.
We can hear up to 4 years or 4 weeks
How do you feel about ITW's future?
ITW regularly outperforms similar companies as the result of strong business practices. The future is bright.
What's the best part of your job at ITW?
The company is serious about following the business model which ensures high level results. Such strong results are paid back to everyone through benefits, incredible 401k match, and being an excellent community partner. It's the best of both worlds---strong corporate enterprise behind businesses that feel small and empowered.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at ITW?
I for detail
What do you wish you knew before starting at ITW?
That they weren't really put in a third shift on
What's the office layout like at ITW?
Open
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at ITW?
Communication
What perk or benefit should ITW have?
Reward system
How can I get hired at ITW as a recent grad?
Apply
How often do promotions happen at ITW?
Rarely
How much diversity is there among employees at ITW?
People from all walks of life
How innovative is ITW?
Very
How are the vision insurance options at ITW?
Fair
What kinds of community outreach does ITW participate in?
Meetings
What kind of activities do employees at ITW participate in outside of work?
Everyone has different hobbies
What is the hardest interview question ITW asks?
Where you see yourself in 10 years
How are the healthcare options at ITW?
They are very fair
How flexible is your work schedule at ITW?
They are fair they work with you and some people might switch shifts with you
What should I wear for an interview at ITW?
Depends on the job you're applying for
Is it possible to switch teams at ITW? If so, what is the process?
I guess so
What's the work from home policy like at ITW?
That's for the office
What is ITW's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Haven't seen any
How long does it take to hear back after applying to ITW?
2 weeks
How are the dental insurance options at ITW?
Fair









