ITW Construction Asia Pacific

ITW Construction Asia Pacific employs around 1100 employees across many functions and locations in the region. Our talented team members thrive in an environment that provides responsibility, autonomy and career development support and pathways.

The graduate roles are within the ANZ region of our Construction segment. These roles are based in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland.

" The biggest surprise I experienced whilst being a part of ITW Graduate Program is how adaptable ITW is. As 2020 has been a year with many challenges, ITW has made changes that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of their employees whilst continuing to conduct business as usual. The team comradery at ITW and value of shared risk is prominently seen throughout the business and it is why I would recommend this graduate program to anyone! "

Leila Cook, ITW Graduate

About ITW

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) businesses operate in nearly every corner of the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs approximately 45,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 53 countries. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 16,000 granted and pending patents.

Construction Products

ITW’s Construction Products segment is a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and related consumables and software. These products are uniquely specified for a variety of materials, including wood, concrete, steel, and engineered lumber. Serving the residential, commercial, and renovation markets, ITW’s construction products businesses and brands hold positions in niche markets where ITW technology can address customers’ unique needs like higher global standards for safety and energy efficiency as well as the growth of off-site construction projects. With presence in a variety of end-use applications and markets, ITW construction products are focused on value-added opportunities around the globe.

Construction Products Portfolio

ITW Construction Asia Pacificare offering five positions in our Graduate Program commencing early 2021 across Australia and New Zealand.

Running over 2 years our Graduate Program is especially designed to accelerate the learning and acquisition of essential breadth of business knowledge and skills through both mentoring and hands-on experience. This aims to provide talented Graduates an opportunity early in career to gain the foundations to become great future business leaders.

After successful completion of the two-year program ongoing supported development will follow by placement in suitable roles that look to further develop depth of experience from delivering results through leadership and business acumen. These will be real and challenging assignments and while you will have support from our current business leaders and experienced mentors, you will be expected to demonstrate your potential and deliver results.

Our Graduate Program will provide you with substantial preparation for moving into career path trajectories within our organisation that will be exciting and challenging. Experiences are tailored to match your personal development aspirations and needs, as well as continuing to develop your leadership, management and technical potential

About You

You will be completing your tertiary studies in Business and Commerce, Marketing and Sales, Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain, Operations and be keen to gain a career opportunity in a global commercial enterprise where you can apply and extend your learning through hands-on experience and exposure to roles in a successful fast paced commercial enterprise which is geared for significant growth. Ideally you’ll already have some work experience and you’ll also have an interest in giving back to the community.

You’ll be a high achiever, and thrive on learning and applying that to get the results you want. You will be able to align well with our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Shared Risk and Simplicity.

Participating in our Graduate Program will provide you with an unrivalled background as preparation for management and leadership roles within ITW Construction.

" Being a Fortune 200 company there are so many areas in the business to explore. My Mentor has helped me navigate not just my career but the organisation as well. Having studied Mechatronics Engineering, I would not have the opportunity to learn so much about different departments of a business if I had begun my career in a typical engineering role. The graduate program is a hidden Gem designed to build both technical and leadership skill set of the graduates. "

Dilpreet Singh, ITW Graduate

ITW Culture & Core Values

• ITW is a unique place to work – with a distinct culture that empowers our people to think and act like entrepreneurs within ITW’s strategic framework
• This decentralized, entrepreneurial culture is one component of the powerful and highly differentiated ITW Business Model
• Our culture is a competitive advantage for the company and we are committed to fully leveraging its strength

The ITW Business Model is the core source of competitive advantage and value creation for the Company.

80/20 Business Process

ITW’s proprietary 80/20 business process has been integral to the company’s success for nearly 30 years. Through the implementation of this process, each ITW business focuses on the 20 percent of its customers that generate 80 percent of its revenues and structures the business around serving and growing relationships with these key customers. The efficiencies gained from 80/20 deliver best-in-class operating margins, strong free operating cash flow and differentiated returns on invested capital. ITW’s commitment to 80/20 is stronger than ever, and the company continues to make the investments necessary to ensure that 80/20 remains a key driver of its competitive advantage now and in the future.

Customer Back Innovation

ITW’s unique approach to customer-focused innovation has fuelled decades of profitable growth. The company’s innovation efforts are “80/20-enabled” as its businesses focus on building relationships with major customers to develop deep knowledge and insight around their key needs and pain points. Working innovation from “the customer back” sets ITW apart, and it is these key customer insights and learnings that drive innovation at ITW. The company’s portfolio of more than 16,000 granted and pending patents reflects its ongoing commitment to developing innovative solutions for our key customers.

Decentralized, Entrepreneurial Culture

The heart and soul of ITW are the more than 50,000 hard-working and dedicated people around the world who thrive in the company’s decentralized entrepreneurial culture. ITW’s unique culture is a competitive advantage, and the company is working hard to make sure that its divisions continue to think and act like smaller companies. ITW businesses have significant flexibility within the framework of the ITW Business Model to customize their approach in order to best serve their customers and maximize performance.

" I quickly learnt that the work culture at ITW is very warm and not hierarchical, everyone is genuinely happy to answer any questions and assist with the learning process. This type of work culture made it extremely helpful in terms of networking and also maximised my learning experience as I had access to people of all functions, roles and divisions as resources whenever I needed help. "

Bhavya Mishra, ITW Graduate

Alex Gebert
Year of Graduation: 2018

‘The ITW Graduate Program will take you through our three divisions. Retail, Commercial & Residential. If you’re like me, then I guarantee that after a few months you’ll start to gain an odd interest in concrete and screws and be looking into every building site that you walk past for ITW products. The graduate program is rotation based giving you diverse challenges and allowing networking opportunities with plenty of stakeholders. What attracted me to ITW was the testimonials of previous graduates, the global reach of the company, and the interview day where it felt genuine that they care about development and innovation. Through my rotations I’ve had the flexibility to explore sustainability opportunities within the company and feel valued that I’m encouraged to spend time exploring these options and recognised of their importance.

Daniel Gregg-Mantle
Year of graduation: 2018

I was alerted to the ITW Graduate Program through GradConnection. It was during the graduate assessment day that I knew this was an organisation I needed to work for. What stood out to me was the people, the culture and the unique business processes. I felt like every conversation I had was genuine and I was quickly put at ease with the easy going nature of everyone I met. When the Group President explained how ITW likes to operate, I was intrigued by the organisations passion for simplicity through the 80/20 model. This process soon became the cornerstone of my everyday life. I left the Graduate Assessment day smiling ear to ear and hoping for a that career defining phone call the following week.

I’m someone who wants to take full control of my career. The ITW Graduate Program grants me this opportunity through their diversity of hands on experiences and limitless growth potential.

I can’t speak highly enough of ITW’s execution of the 70:20:10 learning model. During my rotations I have quickly grown a range of essential foundational business skills through experience. Each rotation took me out of my comfort zone but provided me with enough support to thrive. I feel like my managers are genuinely invested in developing me and helping me deliver on my outcomes.

My mentor has been a helpful resource. He has a wealth of broad business experience and it’s a privilege to be able to engage him for the acceleration of my development. There are some things that you can’t learn in a textbook, and my mentor has been there to guide me through those experiences when needed.

ITW’s Young Professionals Network has been a great platform to initiate relationships across the broader ITW Businesses. These regular events are really something to look forward to in the calendar, to grow your network or blow off some steam!

Leila Cook,
Year of Graduation: 2019

I was firstly attracted to working for ITW for not only the fact it is a global Fortune 200 company, but also due to the rotation-based graduate program and being given the opportunity to work within different functions of the business. Even though I have only been a part of this graduate program for the last 6 months, I have already been involved in three projects relating to quality, marketing and operations throughout this short time- frame and have gained insight into all areas of business because of the variety of the projects. This graduate program also provides the graduates with support through their mentorship program where you can gain assistance and work together with these mentors for your own personal development. This mentorship program has assisted me greatly in refining my presentation skills which is knowledge I can take and use in the future and throughout my entire career.

The biggest surprise I experienced whilst being a part of this program is how adaptable ITW is. As 2020 has been a year with many challenges, ITW has made changes that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of their employees whilst continuing to conduct business as usual. The team comradery at ITW and value of shared risk is prominently seen throughout the business and it is why I would recommend this graduate program to anyone!

Bhavya Mishra
Year of graduation: 2018

Working at ITW and undertaking the graduate program has been an integral part of my professional journey. Wide range of experiences in various divisions and functions has allowed me to better understand my true strengths, weaknesses, interests and capabilities that have in turn led me to be in a much better position to make an educated decision about what I want to do with my career. After only 18 months with the company, I have worked in 3 different divisions of the company and 3 different functions and have learnt vital skills related to each function and been able to diversify my skillset and learnings.

Having a mentor at ITW from day 1 has allowed me to feel a lot more comfortable as I have been able to consult with my mentor and ask questions, ask for relevant guidance related to any part of the business and just have a friendly chat with someone who is not directly linked to my project

This program offers a mix of meaningful projects and real on-the-job learnings. For me personally, working through different projects has enhanced my skills in project management, allowed me to widen my networks within the company, gain pivotal communication and presentation skills, and provided me with a sense of achievement at the conclusion of each rotation.

Dilpreet Singh
Year of Graduation: 2019

I always wanted to work for an iconic brand. After I finished university, I was so fortunate that I had the opportunity to join ITW. The transition from university to a full-time role can be challenging but ITW made the transition really smooth by offering such a supportive environment.

I’m towards the end of my first rotation in Marketing and as I look back, I’ve had so many opportunities to learn new skills, develop myself both personally and professionally and I’ve been able to lead meaningful and impactful projects.

Every graduate is allocated a mentor to lean and learn from. Being a Fortune 200 company there are so many areas in the business to explore. My Mentor has helped me navigate not just my career but the organisation as well. Having studied Mechatronics Engineering, I would not have the opportunity to learn so much about different departments of a business if I had begun my career in a typical engineering role. The graduate program is a hidden Gem designed to build both technical and leadership skill set of the graduates.

Matthew Wanstall
Year of Graduation: 2017

Throughout the program, I have been able to work on challenging, real-life projects that make a big difference for both ITW and our customers. I’m constantly encouraged and empowered to take the lead on my projects, which creates an exciting atmosphere to work in as I can see the tangible effects of the decisions I make for my projects.

Coming from an engineering background, the Graduate Program has provided many opportunities to develop skills outside of my area of study. I have been able to work in a number of different roles, such as sales and marketing, which enables me to develop a much broader skillset that I would not have developed had I worked in a more traditional engineering role. This hands on experience in different departments not only helps me understand what types of roles I would like to do in the future, but more importantly helps me become a more effective, well-rounded professional and leader in the future.

I’m excited at the opportunities to learn and grow within the Graduate Program and the future opportunities it opens up for me. I truly believe the ITW Graduate Program will equip me with the skills and experience required to kick-start the rest of my career.

Harry Smith
Year of Graduation: 2017

After completing my Masters of Engineering (Civil) I was incredibly lucky to find the ITW Graduate Program. Being a Fortune 200 company with a focus on working culture and employee development, ITW has countless opportunities that I’m keen to sink my teeth into from Finance and Sales to Marketing and HR. The ITW graduate program allows us to be placed in many divisions such as these within two years to get a detailed view of how the entire business runs. This was an obvious first choice for me as the range of learning experiences offered is, to my knowledge, unparalleled by any other graduate program I have heard of.