Production Operator - BSA (Night Shift 7:30pm - 7:30am)

Edgewell Personal Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation. This role involves operating and maintaining high-speed machinery to produce quality products efficiently. You'll be part of a culture that prioritizes sustainability and employee well-being, with a full-time schedule that allows for three-day weekends. If you're passionate about mechanical operations and enjoy problem-solving in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in high speed machine operation required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Blade Welder Assembly machines.
• Check product quality and maintain records as required.
• Provide temporary relief for other operator-adjusters.

Skills

High speed machine operation

Reading and interpreting instruments and gauges

Basic mathematics

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Formal mechanical or technical training

Job description

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

Want to work our full-time schedule of 15 days per month?

Want every other weekend off – make that a three-day weekend off!

Want the opportunity to work today, get paid tomorrow?

Enjoy a great work culture with competitive pay, benefits, and vacation?

We would love for you to join our team!

Purpose of Position

• Operate, repair and maintain mechanical functioning of Blade Welder Assembly machines to produce quality blades at planned rate.

Essential Duties:

• Set up, adjust, repair, operate, and maintain a cell of multiple work station Blade Welder Assembly machines at a planned rate.
• Load and unload coils, load blades, and unload blades.
• Check quality of product and record data as required, making adjustments when necessary, including the replacing and adjusting of replaceable tools and expendable parts.
• Maintain necessary records and keep machines and work area clean.
• Remove slugs and process scrap as necessary.
• Provide temporary relief for other operator-adjusters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on experience in high speed machine operation.
• Must have demonstrated progression or record of success in previous roles and/or jobs.
• Must be able to correctly read and interpret instruments and gages.
• Must be able to correctly calculate basic mathematics equations (addition, subtraction, division, percentages).
• Good Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong Communications Skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates problem solving & troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrates quality awareness & attention to detail.
• Must be willing to cross-train in similar roles in Pre-Grind and Blade Finish.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Formal mechanical or technical training a plus.
• Experience with lasers and/or laser equipment a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or feel certain objects or controls, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands or arms, kneel or crouch. Employee may also be required to perform repetitive motion with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.