Assemblers - Sheet Metal Fab - 2nd shift

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking an Assembler to join our Nicholasville, KY team on the 2nd shift. You will collaboratively assemble Industrial Air Filtration systems using blueprints, hand tools, and lifting devices, ensuring quality and safety. This role requires reading blueprints, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to environmental and DOT policies.

Join a driven, on-site team dedicated to continuous improvement and rapid problem-solving in a supportive, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and attention to quality.
• Experience with material handling equipment is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED or prior equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather blueprints and build sheets for assembly.
• Use hand tools to assemble products as per instructions.
• Test equipment when necessary and inspect quality.
• Operate overhead cranes and handle materials for shipment.
• Package, crate, and load assembled products for shipment.
• Follow DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Quality conscious

Material handling

Instructions following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Hand tools

Job description

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.

The Assembler at our Nicholasville, KY location involves working collaboratively to assemble Industrial Air Filtration systems in an innovative team orientated environment. This is a 2nd shift onsite role, with hours Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Role Responsibilities

• Gather relevant blueprints
• Build sheets and necessary parts and hardware for assembly
• Use mechanical ability, work instructions and hand tools to assemble products
• Test equipment when necessary
• Operation of Overhead Cranes and lifting devices
• Material Handling and Transportation of Product
• Perform quality inspection and fill out necessary paperwork for record
• Package and crate assembled products and load for shipment
• Complies with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
• Active involvement in DPS through continuous improvement and kaizen events
• Successfully complete annual RCRA Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous Material Training (if applicable)

Minimum Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate ability to:
• Material Handling with forklifts, cranes, carts, etc.
• Display mechanical aptitude
• Quality conscious
• Ability to read blueprints, and understand verbal and written instructions
• High School Diploma, GED, or prior experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Display mechanical aptitude and ability to solve complex problems resulting from a highly customized product line
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a steady work environment

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.

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. 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.

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 everyday, 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.