Entry Level Automotive Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

Press Operator
Category: Operations
Job Location: 712 Briskin Lane, Lebanon, Tennessee
Tracking Code: 8805
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Press Operator 2nd and 3rd shift.
We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)
AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We're proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.
To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:
- Must be familiar with press operations.
- Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications working with die setters.
- Set up and place coil on mandrel.
- Adjust coil and run through feeder.
- Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
This full-time, hourly role is a part of our Lebanon team and reports to the Stamping Supervisor.
Required experience:
- High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to use Micrometers, calipers, and scales.
Working conditions:
We'll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Where you'll be:
This position is located at our AUTOKINITON, in Lebanon, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
- TN Titans NFL Team (nearby Nashville)
- Bridgestone Arena - Nashville's No. 1 venue for large-scale musical productions, as well as the home of the Nashville Predators
- TN State Fair - (Fun for all ages
Why you'll enjoy working here:
- Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
- Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
- Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
- Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
- AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.
AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Posted Date: 12/21/2023