Machine Operator Setup Technician on overnight shift

About the role

Nashville Wire Products, an established local manufacturer of steel wire products for the material handling industry, is accepting resumes for a Machine Operator Setup Technician on overnight shift for resistance welding equipment at our Northwest Nashville, Tennessee location. This position generally works a 50-hour workweek, and we are currently offering a double time incentive for all overtime hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs machine set-ups within established standards and make necessary adjustments including, inputting data and programming changes to computerized production machinery, as required.
• Operates automated welding and metal forming equipment by setting up production jobs then monitors equipment during operation until jobs are complete.
• Trains others how to safely operate machinery meeting established production, set-up, and quality standards.
• Performs and/or assists with preventive, minor, and major maintenance functions on production machinery.
• Conducts quality inspections to verify all parts meet blueprint specifications and quality tolerances and are usable for next operations and performs necessary rework and minor repairs on non-conforming parts.
• Must meet and/or exceed established production, set-up, and quality standards.
• Must keep accurate counts of production parts ran though machinery and accurately report on appropriate paperwork.

Requirements

• Recent steady work history with experience performing computer and mechanical machine set ups and troubleshooting while running production jobs.
• Prior experience interpreting blueprints and reading tape measure required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic mathematical functions is required.
• Prior experience with computer operated equipment is required.
• Must be able to communicate technical information and determine acceptable machine performance and bring machinery to standard when necessary.
• During a 10 hour shift this position regularly performs heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds) bending and stooping.
• This position requires standing on concrete floors for long periods of time, and may be subject to extreme temperatures as plant production areas are not air conditioned.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.
• Successful applicants must pass drug screen, and 7-year background check for misdemeanors and felonies.

Equipment

• PLC controlled machinery
• Hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses
• Automated resistance welding systems

Schedule & Pay

Overnight shift base schedule 3:30pm - 2:00am Monday - Friday. Pay progression ($1 differential for overnight shift not included): $25.50 start, $26.50 at 90 days, $27.50 at 1 year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance availability first of month after 30 days of service
• 40 hours vacation after 6 months of service, 80 hours vacation after 1 year of service
• 10 hours of paid sick time every 90 days of service until you have completed 1 year of service, then 30 hours of paid sick time annually
• 401k with 100% match up to 4% following 1 year of service
• 9 paid holidays
• Employer paid short and long term disability