Machine Operator $25 Hour

Job description

We are an established local manufacturer of steel wire products for the material handling industry is growing and accepting resumes for Machine Setup Technician for Resistance Welding Equipment at our Northwest Nashville, Tennessee location. This position generally works a 50-hour workweek, and we are currently offering a double time incentive for all overtime hours. Responsibilities include: • Performs machine set-ups within established standards and make necessary adjustments including, inputting data and programming changes to computerized production machinery, as required. • Operates automated welding and metal forming equipment by setting up production jobs then monitors equipment during operation until jobs are complete. • Trains others how to safely operate machinery meeting established production, set-up, and quality standards. • Performs and/or assists with preventive, minor, and major maintenance functions on production machinery. • Conducts quality inspections to verify all parts meet blueprint specifications and quality tolerances and are usable for next operations and performs necessary rework and minor repairs on non-conforming parts. • Must meet and/or exceed established production, set-up, and quality standards. • Must keep accurate counts of production parts ran though machinery and accurately report on appropriate paperwork. Applicants must have recent steady work history with experience performing computer and mechanical machine set ups and troubleshooting while also running production jobs. Equipment includes PLC controlled machinery, hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses, and automated resistance welding systems. Prior experience interpreting blueprints and reading tape measure required. During a 10 hour shift this position regularly performs heavy lifting (up to 80 pounds), is required to stand on concrete floors, and may be subject to extreme temperatures as plant production areas are not air conditioned. Successful applicants must pass drug screen, and 7-year background check for misdemeanors and felonies.