Punch Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Donaldson; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a manufacturing associate to support metal stamping operations in a fast-paced plant. You will follow safety procedures, complete quality reports, and set up punch presses while performing change-overs and material adjustments.

The role requires reading blueprints, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate paperwork. Team collaboration and strong attendance are essential as you maintain equipment, assist in CI initiatives, and participate in cycle counting and overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of experience or 2 years of related experience in lieu of education.
• Perform tasks safely (forklifts, hoists, die handlers) in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and routing sheets.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures and wears PPE.
• Complete first article inspection reports using inspection techniques and quality tools.
• Set up and operate punch presses for metal parts, perform change-overs and material adjustments.
• Produce stamped parts within quality and quantity standards per blueprints/route sheets.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner (labor cards, production reports, JIT sheets, CI cards).
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Communicate effectively with department teammates to maintain production rate.
• Utilize mechanical ability and hand tools to complete daily tasks.
• Maintain 6S in work area and participate in CI initiatives.
• Perform cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Possess ability to work scheduled overtime, including weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Attn to safety

Manual dexterity

Routing sheets

Education

HS diploma/GED or 1 year experience

Tools

Forklifts

Hoists

Die handlers

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

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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.