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Location: United States - Louisville, KY

Hours: Monday – Thursday 5am - 3pm; Friday when needed

Pay: $16.54 - $24.71

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Job Description

Brush Operator Level 1

Primary Function:

• Perform at two brush manufacturing work cells
• Set up and operate machines at a minimum efficiency rate while meeting productivity, quality and safety requirement. Inspect parts for conformance using measuring instruments (Pull Force gauge, Tuft weight scale)
• Perform periodic troubleshooting and adjustment to build a quality part
• Focus on safety and ensure all safety devices and procedures are being used within their work area
• Required to stand for entire shift
• Must be able to follow all listed safety regualtions. This includes, but not limited to, wearing safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toe shoes
• Achieves and maintains established quality and effieciency standards
• Makes parts uniform to Engineering drawing specifications
• Moves raw materials, work in process, and finished goods in and out of workcell
• Performs operator level preventative maintenance and lubrication
• Performs housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe and well organized
• Understands and identifies continuous improvement activities
• Willingness to remain flexible in work schedules including overtime as necessary to meet deadlines

Skills/Technical Expertise:

• Ability to safely set up, operate, and maintain CNC based brush manufacturing equipment
• Make parts to meet the requirements of design and manufacturing engineering using proper tooling, inspection equipment and proper set-up and operation of equipment
• Abilty to navigate Microsoft Windows
• Ability to perform routine machine changeovers using hand tools
• Ability to meet the quality requirements of producing an acceptable brush

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 6 months to 2 years related industrial experience
• Previous experience must show a proven history of mechanical ability or related technical degree
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours with frequent bending, stooping and squatting
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while handling bulky items

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.  The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition   

At Tennant Company, we…  

Discover fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition. 

Drive the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services. 

Connect with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future. Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.