Machine Operator

About the role

As a Machine Operator, you will perform required tasks to keep equipment running, including minor setups and troubleshooting equipment issues. This position reports directly to the Department Manager and is supported by the department’s Team Lead(s).

Responsibilities

• Use blueprints to perform visual product inspections to verify conformance to print specifications and track conformance using the Screw MFG Inspection sheet and SPC program. (40%)
• Change tools and adjust machines back to proper specification. (30%)
• Perform housekeeping, daily machine maintenance, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues. (20%)
• Drive a forklift to retrieve raw material or deliver finished products to the outbound staging area. (10%)

The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description—other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Experience reading blueprints
• Forklift experience
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Mechanical ability and commitment to safety, including demonstrating safe work practices and promoting a safe work environment
• Accountability and dependability, including reliable and punctual attendance

Schedule

This position works Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM, with overtime as needed.

Pay

$25.00 - $29.09 per hour, plus a $1.00 shift differential.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear; occasionally required to sit.
• Operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion.
• May frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
• Exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

Benefits

We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Employee stock purchase and bonus plans
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals, and jury duty
• Years of service awards
• Employee discounts and referral bonuses
• Charitable contribution matching
• Education reimbursement
• Quarterly bonuses or commission, paid on a quarterly basis

View benefit plan details here.

This is a full-time, hourly position located in Gallatin, TN. Relocation is not available for this position. This job requires 0% domestic travel.