Fabricator/Assembler - Lev II - 2nd Shift

Donaldson; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a manufacturing assembler to read blueprints, operate and maintain equipment, and ensure safety and quality on the line. You will collaborate across teams to sustain production flow, complete required records, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include blueprint literacy, PPE adherence, 6S knowledge, reliable attendance, and hands-on mechanical skills.

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 maintaining a clean, organized, safe work area.
• Regular and punctual daily attendance.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and basic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental policies, including proper PPE.
• Fabricate and assemble components according to blueprints and quality standards.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment, using mechanical skills and hand tools.
• 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 labor cards, production reports, JIT sheets, and CI cards accurately and on schedule.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment per 6S and CI initiatives.
• Support cross-departmental tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Work scheduled overtime to meet production demands.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

6S principles

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

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.

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.

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.