Fabricator/Assembler - Lev II - 1st Shift

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a skilled assembler for our manufacturing team in Greeneville, TN. You will fabricate and assemble components according to blueprints, route sheets, and quality standards to support production flow.

You will operate and maintain equipment, apply mechanical skills, and work with team members to meet daily targets while following safety policies and 6S principles. Overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and measuring devices.
• Adherence to safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per 6S.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Mechanical aptitude and tool use.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble components per blueprints and routings.
• Operate and maintain equipment; troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Ensure safety and quality; follow 6S and CI initiatives.
• Complete labor cards, production reports, JIT sheets accurately.
• Support cross-department tasks and meet production targets.
• Overtime as needed to meet production demands.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

6S principles

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

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.

Roles Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental policies, including proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Fabricate and assemble components according to blueprints, route sheets, and quality standards, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment, applying mechanical skills and hand tools as needed.
• Understand equipment functions to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Collaborate with assembly line team members, material handlers, and leadership to maintain production flow and meet targets.
• Complete all required documentation (labor cards, production reports, JIT sheets, CI cards) accurately and on schedule.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot assigned equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 6S principles and actively support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Support cross-departmental tasks and perform other duties as assigned.
• Work scheduled overtime as necessary to meet production demands.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, measuring devices, standard work documents, and routings.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety policies, procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Understanding of 6S principles and ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Regular and punctual daily attendance.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and basic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience working in a continuous improvement (CI) environment.
• Familiarity with documentation requirements such as labor cards, production reports, JIT sheets, or CI cards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team 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.

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.