Metal Works Operator - 1st Shift

Donaldson; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a detail-oriented team member to support manufacturing operations in the United States. You will arrange orders to maximize machine uptime, review work orders for accuracy, verify counts, and document important notes while coordinating hot orders across the plant.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with plant staff in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be adaptable, dependable, and committed to regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Must maintain accurate records.
• Must adhere to safety procedures.
• Must exhibit attention to detail.
• Must perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must interact constructively with plant employees.
• Must work in a team toward a common goal.
• Must adapt to change and handle other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Arrange orders to maximize machine uptime efficiency.
• Review work order and ensure descriptions match analytical format; notify lead by discrepancies.
• Verify counts are accurate with exact counts from the work order.
• Document pertinent information on the work order (e.g. scrap, quality concerns).
• Facilitate hot orders that come through your area from other departments.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrange orders to maximize machine uptime efficiency.
• Review work order and determine descriptions match analytical format. Notify lead/supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Verify counts are accurate with exact counts from the work order transferring down to the next process.
• Document pertinent information on the work order (i.e. scrap, quality concerns etc.)
• Facilitate “hot” orders that come through your area from other areas of the business.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain accurate records
• Adhere to safety procedures
• Exhibit attention to detail
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast paced work environment
• Interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees
• Work in a team environment toward a common goal
• React to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned
• Maintain a pattern of regular and predictable attendance
• A combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma, or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Perform work within acceptable standards
• Communicate effectively with all plant employees
• Problem solve efficiently and effectively
• Work effectively with limited supervision
• Exhibit mechanical aptitude
• Retain knowledge of the department of operation
• Make sound decisions
• Maintain consistent high quality in work habits

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

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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.