2nd Shift Senior Polisher/Welder

Donaldson Company; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Greeneville, TN, is seeking a skilled fabrication operator to safely set up and operate department equipment for Stainless Steel Air Cleaners. You will read blueprints, plan work sequences, and use presses, TIG welders, and polishing machines to form, fabricate, and finish parts to drawings.

The role requires manual lifting up to 50 lbs and adherence to 6S standards. Applicants should be able to troubleshoot minor equipment issues, maintain quality, and report shortages.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and routings.
• TIG welding proficiency is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Safely set-up and operate department equipment.
• Manufacture, polish, and package Stainless Steel Air Cleaners.
• Interpret drawings and plan in proper sequence.
• Operate presses, welders, and polishing machines.
• Maintain quality and report defects.
• Perform 6S and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist with inventory and minor maintenance.
• Repair products using TIG welding when needed.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

6S

Quality awareness

Tools

Laser weld cell

TIG welder

Spot welder

Polishing machines

Job description

About Donaldson

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Role Responsibilities

• Safely set-up and operate department equipment.
• Perform required hand and machine operations to build, polish, and pack all diameters of Stainless Steel Air Cleaners.
• Interpret drawings and plan in proper sequence.
• Set-up and operate different types of presses, an Accrotech roller, spot welder, TIG welder, polishing buff machines, vibratory polishing machines, various wrappers, and other necessary hand tools to form, fabricate, and prepare parts for processing.
• Use care in all operations to prepare parts as per drawings and specifications.
• Use jigs, fixtures, positioners, clamps, etc. and align and set up work.
• Maintain a high level of quality in fabrication and assembly.
• Detect unusual conditions or defective material and report to supervisor.
• Perform light/preventative maintenance on department equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and advise supervisor or materials group of low stock conditions.
• Understand and perform related-duties for all jobs in the department.
• Be able to lift pallets from stack up to shoulder height.
• Assist with ensuring work area is kept in a clean and orderly condition and report any unusual conditions to leadership.
• Perform 6S duties in assigned area(s).
• Perform other job-related duties as required or specified by leadership.
• Set-up and operate laser weld cell
• Execute minor adjustments and troubleshoot issues with equipment
• Work under minimal supervision
• Able to repair product using TIG welding skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have physical ability to handle any size Air cleaner used in the manufacture of Stainless Steel Air Cleaners up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and routings.
• Punctual daily attendance is a key requirement for success in this position.
• TIG Welding proficiency is required.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity and Hiring Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Company Overview

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world’s most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers’ needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.