Fabrication Operator (NIGHT shift)

At Hamilton Kent, exceeding customer expectations is what motivates us every day. Our products make infrastructure more watertight, durable and sustainable. We are committed to providing the highest quality elastomer products and services to our customers through continuous improvements, innovation, and respect for the environment.

Founded in 1943 in Kent, Ohio, Hamilton Kent has grown to be a multinational manufacturer and distributor of resilient-rubber, watertight, sealing systems and components. Focusing primarily on seals for infrastructure pipe systems, we provide a complete package - from design and development, through production and testing, to warehousing and shipping.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity as a Fabrication Operator !

This role is based in our facility in Winchester, Tennessee, and reports to our Production Manager. The successful candidate will operate and run machinery with the purpose of supporting efficient production as well as adhering to safety expectations.

Requirements

• Troubleshoot and address production process problems as they arise.
• Read and understand technical documentation and work instructions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure and follow quality procedures are adhered to (pin holes, splicing, accurate count, accurate shipping labels, etc.) and fill out the production records.
• Meet and maintain company ISO quality and production requirements.
• Workable knowledge of and ability to use micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauge pins, impact tester and pressure test equipment.
• Must be eager to learn, excited to work on a team, and have good written and verbal communication skills
• Other duties as the need arises and/or assigned
  
  

Tools & Equipment

• Tape Splicing Caracal
• Automatic Palletizer
• Basic Hand Tools
• Utility Knife
• Measuring Tools
• Inspection tools and gauges (check pipes, micrometer)
  
  

Working conditions

• The person in this role spends almost 100% of their time in the plant environment, which will involve varying degrees of light to moderate physical labor.
• Requires good mobility and involves considerable lifting (less than 25 lbs.), pulling, bending, standing and walking.
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, and the use of sharp blades for cutting rubber; however, incumbent will use standard personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and aprons.
• Incumbent understands, respects and adheres to the workplace Health & Safety rules & regulations which are derived from the Occupational Health & Safety Act
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Referral Program
  
  

Hamilton Kent is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Hamilton Kent jobs.