Production Operator

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Operate equipment to meet and exceed customer expectations while following all safety, quality, production and environmental practices. The role is located on-site at our manufacturing site in Auburn, AL. This role is first shift with hours of 5:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and weekends as needed with hours of 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Essential Functions :

• Set up and operate Tube Cut Off, Bending, Amada, Canning Cells, and Presses to produce parts to customer specifications and production requirements.
• Upload and download programs from the machine control panel.
• Complete daily inspection, lubrication, adjustment and cleaning of machine.
• Execute department schedule and handle materials.
• Utilize route sheets and blueprints as needed to produce parts accordingly.
• Serve as backup operator for other equipment.
• Comply with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.
• Use all designated Personal Protective Equipment and LOTO as required.
• Operate Forklift as needed.

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

Minimum Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate ability to:

• Demonstrate understanding blueprints, pack specs, shipping requirements, and route sheets.
• Shows strong attention to detail, quality, production and safety.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Power Press or Tube Bending experience
• Welding experience
• Experience in the operation and setup of metal forming or cutting equipment.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: Welding, blueprints, safety, troubleshooting, quality checks, team environment, metal forming

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