Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Hendrickson; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, travel, and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

401K plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Education assistance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a production assembler to build products per company and customer specifications, using required pneumatic and hand tools. You will understand parts relationships and facilitate all aspects of the assembly process.

Responsibilities include organizing the workflow, performing quality inspections with basic equipment, reporting daily production data, maintaining safety standards, and supporting continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of prior production assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules and specifications.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screening and stay drug-free.

Responsibilities

• Organize all aspects of the assembly process.
• Perform inspections using basic quality concepts.
• Report daily activities and production data as directed.
• Maintain safety and keep work areas clean.
• Operate machines safely with appropriate PPE.
• Contribute to safety culture and report concerns.

Skills

Interpret production schedules

Overtime flexibility

Torque wrenches use

Drug and alcohol screening

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–2 years production assembly experience preferred

Tools

Torque wrenches

Measurement equipment

Job description

Job Description

Use required pneumatic/hand tools to assemble product per Company and customer specifications. Understand associated parts and their relationship to the end product. Must be able to facilitate all aspects of the assembly process.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to organize all aspects of the assembly process.
• Perform inspection on product utilizing total quality concepts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Accurately report daily activities and production data as directed.
• Conduct required quality checks using basic measurement equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Exercise safe working habits while operating machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Interact with technical support personnel and support downtime activities.
• Must possess a high level of attention to details.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safety culture, participating in safety training sessions, and promptly reporting any safety concerns.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

High School Diploma/GED required. Prior production assembly experience, 1-2 yrs. preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret production schedules and build specifications.
• Ability to work overtime, as production demands require.
• Must be able to utilize torque wrenches according to specs.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen and remain drug free throughout the term of employment.
• Must follow all safety practices and policies.

Physical Demands

Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp. Frequent use of firm grasping, fine manipulation, and pitching. Frequent forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing. Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.

Environmental Conditions

Non-temperature-controlled manufacturing facility. Must wear eye, ear, and foot protection.

Behavioral Traits

• Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Listening - Understands and learns from what others say.
• Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Safety Focus - Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, travel, and disability insurance
• a flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• a pension plan
• paid holidays and vacation
• We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.