Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for operating machines in a manufacturing environment; maintaining quality and safety standards; and maintaining equipment and supplies in our Kimball, TN plant

Essential Functions:

• Operate mills, lathes, rubber, paint, blast, laser, and brake press machines
• Loads or feeds mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing machine operation process; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs as directed
• Will be required to cross train and work in other departments as needed

Required:

• General math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications.
• Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of parts.
• Must be organized, detail oriented.
• Ability to read and use micrometers, calipers, and other quality tools
• Standing for long periods and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.
• Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment.
• Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions.
• Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment.
• Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products.
• Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications.
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
• Communicates and works effectively with others.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required or a WorkKeys Score of 3 on Tests for Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.
• 3 or more years operating applicable machinery in a manufacturing and production environment
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.

Kimball Employee Benefits Include:

• Fully air-conditioned facility including production areas
• Two weeks paid vacation, and personal time (starting)
• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Overtime opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety shoe stipend