Manual Operations

Lokar, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate controlled facility

Job summary

Lokar, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a mechanically inclined teammate for hands-on machining duties. You will perform broaching, milling, turning, drilling, and other manual operations to produce precision parts for automotive products.

You must follow safety procedures, maintain quality standards, and communicate issues with management. The role runs on a day shift, Monday–Friday, in a climate controlled facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work independently or with others.

Responsibilities

• Broaching, tumbling, tapping, drilling, cutting, milling, and turning on manual equipment.
• Produce parts for automotive components such as steering wheels and shifters.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with procedures.
• Inspect parts using measurements and adjust tolerances as needed.
• Identify operating irregularities and communicate issues to supervision.

Skills

Strong mechanical abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

• We are searching for a mechanically inclined individual who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and enjoys problem solving. Tasks include broaching, tumbling, tapping, drilling, cutting, milling, and turning (manual). This position requires detailed focus on producing parts used for steering wheels, shifters, and other various automotive products.
• Work in a safe and clean manner by complying with procedures, rules, and company policies.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Ability to communicate with management or peers concerning issues of part quality or availability.
• Perform detailed procedures according to hands-on and verbal instruction.
• Use measurements to determine accuracy of machine operation and adjust tolerances as needed.
• Ability to recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions.
• Regular usage of cold saws, drill presses, hydraulic presses, broaches, manual mills, manual lathes, tumblers, and other various manual equipment.
• Other duties and/or tasks may be assigned on an as needed basis.

Job Type

Day Shift

Full-time 7:30am-4:00pm

Monday thru Friday

Climate controlled facility

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• Strong mechanical abilities.
• Ability to make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic mechanical issues and know when to seek assistance if needed.
• Ability to follow instructions in a detailed and concise manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Pre-employment drug screen.