Cutting Machine Operator Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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Summary of the Position

Work is performed onsite in Carthage, TN. This is an hourly entry level production manufacturing position and relocation is not available. Work environment is not temperature controlled. 

Position Hours: 1st shift 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday. Overtime varies for Friday and Saturday and may be mandatory.

Summary of the Position 

This position requires the operator to accurately set up, program, and operate machines while producing products according to blueprints and work order specifications. This position also requires the operator to accurately measure of product using various tools and methods.

Key Deliverables 

Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions 

• Ability to effectively operate the End Former, Small Bender, Large Bender, and Hole Punch
• Accurate set up and program machine with specifications of product information
• Accurate reading of all measurements
• Routine service of machines
• Produce quality product while maintaining customer, and production standards
• Ensure correct tools are used to operate machine
• Inspect all work to ensure it meets specifications
• Perform any other job responsibilities directed by management as business dictates

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts 

• Participates in safety and skill training, and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
• Attends team meetings
• Utilizes lean tools: 6s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order, cleanliness and safe work environment

• Maintain a safe work area by working safely, following safety guidelines, and wearing required personal protective equipment

Education and/or Experience  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred

Core Competencies required from Employees

• Ability to read a measuring tape, micrometers, and calipers
• Ability to read and interrupt blueprints (green sheets)
• Ability to accurately identify the correct tooling needed, determine cut length, and program the bender with measurements to run the part
• Ability to identify sizes and numbers

Maintains a Customer Focus – Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.

Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.

Is a Team Player – Has the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members to achieve common goals.

Achieves Quality Results – Flawlessly executes on objectives to ensure the long-term success of the organization.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required

Language Skills -   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.                              

Mathematical Skills -   Ability to read measuring scales, tape measure, micrometers and calipers.  Ability to apply basic math concepts including angels.                                              

Reasoning Ability -    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.      

Physical Demands of Position 

• Sitting or standing for a 10-hour work day as job dictates, with occasional overtime
• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds team lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling
• Ability to handle job materials, sizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands
• Heavy or constant visual attention is required when performing job