Machine Operator - Rough Bore (3rd Shift)

hendrickson; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an Assembly Technician to use pneumatic and hand tools to assemble products per specifications. You will inspect, document daily activities, and support safety and quality initiatives in a non-temperature-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include organizing the assembly process, reading production schedules, performing quality checks, and adhering to safety practices while maintaining a clean work area. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of production assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret production schedules and build specs.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screen.
• Follow safety practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble product using pneumatic/hand tools per specs.
• Inspect products using basic measurement equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Report daily activities and production data.
• Support continuous safety improvements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Overtime may be required.
• Organize all aspects of the assembly process.
• Interact with technical support personnel and downtime activities.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and quality.

Skills

Assembly

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

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.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.