Fabricator/Assembler - Lev II - 1st Shift

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is an established technology and innovation leader seeking a production/assembly associate at our Greeneville, TN site. You will fabricate and assemble components per blueprints, operate equipment, and support production flow while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, adhering to PPE and 6S practices, and completing accurate production documentation. Team collaboration and flexibility for overtime are part of the job.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental policies, including proper PPE usage.
• Fabricate and assemble components according to blueprints, route sheets, and quality standards.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment with basic mechanical skills.
• Understand equipment functions to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Collaborate with assembly line team members, material handlers, and leadership to meet targets.
• Complete required documentation (labor cards, production reports, JIT sheets, CI cards) on schedule.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment per 6S; support CI initiatives.
• Support cross-departmental tasks and perform other duties as assigned.
• Work scheduled overtime as necessary to meet production demands.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

6S principles

Attendance

Mechanical aptitude

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.

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.

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.