Machine Operators - Sheet Metal Fab 2nd shift

Donaldson•Nicholasville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Member (Machine Operator) at Donaldson’s Nicholasville, Kentucky location works collaboratively to bend, cut, and form sheet metal for Industrial and Mobile Solutions air filtration systems. This is an onsite second-shift role, Monday through Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a $1 shift premium for working these hours. The position involves setting up and operating metalworking equipment, handling and transporting materials, inspecting finished pieces, and maintaining inventory records. The listed responsibilities represent essential duties but are not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned to support Donaldson’s mission, vision, and strategic plan objectives. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship. International relocation and remote work arrangements outside the United States will not be considered.

Requirements

Ability to read a tape measure and basic blueprints.
Experience or ability in material handling with forklifts and cranes.
Ability to count inventory and identify materials.
Ability to work with close tolerances.
High school diploma, GED, or previous experience is required.
Must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to react productively to change and handle other assigned tasks.
Inventory counting and material identification.

Responsibilities

Load raw material and cut, burn, shear, or bend sheet steel and structural steel according to drawings.
Program, set up, and operate metal-cutting machines using CNC programming to cut and shape parts to specifications, including performing machine maintenance.
Perform first-piece quality inspections and complete required records and paperwork.
Handle and transport materials and products.
Operate overhead cranes and lifting devices.
Use mechanical ability, work instructions, and hand tools.
Read blueprints to determine how to make required shapes.
Use instruments such as protractors, calipers, tape measures, and steel gauges.
Report steel usage and count inventory.
Receive and properly store sheet steel and structural steel.