Machine Operator (1ST SHIFT)

White Cap; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Superior in Smyrna, TN seeks a machinist to maintain and operate conventional, CNC, and other machinery, including grinders, drills, and presses. The role supports production goals and requires attention to safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include operating various machines, keeping a clean workspace, handling material packing and loading, and verifying finished parts meet specifications. Some troubleshooting of issues on shift may be needed.

Qualifications

• Read and understand safety operating procedures.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplying, dividing, counting and the use of tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned machines, including resistance welding, brake presses, and mechanical power presses. Operates saws, drills, and grinders. Consistently meets production requirements.
• Maintains clean and safe work area.
• Packing finished materials into dunnage and loading/unloading.
• Checks that the finished workpiece conforms to the specifications.
• Completes documentation correctly for process monitors and production tickets.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and may fix issues during the shift.

Skills

Safety procedures

Basic math

Manufacturing experience

1 to 3 years related experience

0-2 years experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining and operating machinery, including conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Includes grinders, drills, and presses.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities

• Operates assigned machines, including resistance welding, brake presses, and mechanical power presses. Operates saws, drills, and grinders. Consistently meets production requirements.
• Maintains clean and safe work area.
• Packing finished materials into dunnage and also loading and unloading.
• Checks that the finished workpiece conforms to the specifications.
• Completes documentation correctly for process monitors and production tickets.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and also may fix issues that might occur during the shift.

Nature and Scope

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.
• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.
• None.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
• No travel required.

Education And Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand all safety operating procedures and to use all safety features and equipment.
• Ability to use basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplying, dividing, counting and the use of tape measure.
• 1 to 3 years' related experience.

Functional Area Field Operations

Work Type On-Site

Company Dayton Superior

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affimative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.