Machinist/Millwright – 1st Shift

About the role

McKee Foods is seeking a Machinist/Millwright to join our Corporate Machine Shop team. As a Machinist/Millwright, you will be hands-on in the setup and operation of a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. You’ll also play a crucial role in the installation, dismantling, or moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled work assignments on manual and CNC machines
• Complete walk-in jobs as needed for maintenance
• Install new lines or make modifications to existing equipment
• Travel to the Branch Plants for line installations or modifications
• Use a computer to keep up with job assignments, schedules, labor and material tracking

Requirements

• Two or three-year certificate from vocational or technical school and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years of experience can be substituted for one year of education)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation and set-up of milling machines, lathes, a variety of sawing operations, grinding, drilling, tapping, assembly, and installations
• Strong mechanical aptitude and abilities
• Basic shop mathematical abilities
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (air travel and local travel)
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to do heavy lifting, sometimes lifting/moving up to 100 lbs.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Lift Truck License

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience
• Mazak CNC machining and turning programming and operational experience
• Experience in CAD/CAM and/or SolidWorks
• Experience in basic repair type welding

Skills

• Operation and set-up of milling machines and lathes
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic shop mathematics
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

Pay

$28.65 - $35.16 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

1st Shift, (Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.); some overtime may be required

On-site location: 10250 McKee Rd., Collegedale, TN 37315