Punch Press Operator - 1st Shift

Donaldson Company; Greeneville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a hands-on team member for a manufacturing role at our Tennessee facility. You will read blueprints, set up and operate punch presses, and help maintain quality through first article inspections and adherence to safety policies.

The position requires the ability to work overtime and collaboratively support CI initiatives while maintaining clean, organized work areas and accurate production records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; minimum 1 year of related experience if no degree.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and routing sheets.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and PPE.
• Completes first article inspection reports using various inspection techniques.
• Sets-up and operates punch presses for metal parts.
• Performs change-overs and uses hand tools to set-up machines.
• Produces stamped parts per blueprints/route sheets.
• Completes labor cards, production reports and CI paperwork.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Communicates effectively with department for smooth operations.
• Maintains 6S and participates in CI initiatives.
• Performs cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Works scheduled overtime, including weekdays and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklifts

Hoists

Die handlers

Measuring tools

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:

• Complies with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures, including wearing all designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required as well as performing required equipment daily inspections.
• Complete first article inspection reports using various inspection techniques and quality tools.
• Sets-up and operates different types of punch presses for various types of metal.
• Performs change-overs as necessary as well as uses various hand tools to set-up machines and make material adjustments.
• Produces stamped parts within acceptable quality and quantity standards as stated in the blue prints/route sheets.
• Completes all applicable paperwork (labor cards, production reports, JIT sheets, CI cards, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Communicates effectively with others in the department to help keep the department operating at the desired production rate.
• Utilizes mechanical ability, work instructions and hand tools to complete daily tasks.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety (6s) in work area as well as involved with continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Perform cycle counting duties to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime hours (including weekdays and weekends).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education consisting of a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of one (1) year of experience or two (2) years of related experience in lieu of education.
• Perform a variety of tasks safely (including operating forklifts, hoists, die handlers) throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and routing sheets.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to utilize manual dexterity in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Interact constructively and effectively with all department/plant employees.
• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.
• Reacts to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to be successfully trained in a variety of OSHA-required topics, such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), forklift certification, etc.
• Maintain a pattern of regular and predictable attendance.

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 Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.