Punch Press Operator - 2nd Shift

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company Inc. in Greeneville, TN is seeking a manufacturing associate to operate punch presses, inspect parts, and maintain safety standards. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a high‑volume production environment.

Responsibilities include setup, change‑overs, quality reporting, cycle counting, and adherence to 6S/CI initiatives. Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience; forklift certification training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year of related experience (2 years in lieu of education).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and routing sheets.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and die handlers safely throughout a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain attendance and adapt to shift changes as required.
• Assist team in safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and PPE requirements.
• Complete first article inspection reports using inspection techniques and quality tools.
• Set up and operate punch presses for various metal parts.
• Perform change-overs and use hand tools to adjust equipment and materials.
• Produce stamped parts within defined quality/quantity targets.
• Complete labor cards, production reports and CI/6S paperwork.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Communicate with department to sustain production rate.
• Assist with cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Work scheduled overtime as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Blueprints reading

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

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.

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.

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.