Team Relations: Cooperative collaborator; quickly finds common ground and helps resolve issues. Experience: 1–2 years of machine operator experience in industrial manufacturing (or equivalent) required; 3+ years preferred.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Nashville, TN
Description
Industrial Equipment Operations Technician
Role Snapshot
Safely run and monitor industrial production equipment to meet targets.
Lead process oversight; analyze and correct causes of defects.
Conduct product visual inspections and verify against specifications.
Optimize procedures and settings to improve output and stability.
Obtain and maintain operator certifications for all stations you operate.
Train new production associates on standard work and procedures.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to resolve quality issues.
Complete, store, and maintain all required production and quality documentation.
Participate in LEAN/continuous improvement activities and team problem-solving.
Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor or Team Lead.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED required.
Experience: 1–2 years of machine operator experience in industrial manufacturing (or equivalent) required; 3+ years preferred.
Work Style & Competencies
Results Oriented: Self-driven, persistent, and deadline-conscious; delivers quality work despite obstacles.
Team Relations: Cooperative collaborator; quickly finds common ground and helps resolve issues.
Detail Focus: Consistently follows established practices and procedures.
Other Requirements
Reliable, on-time attendance; able to complete all scheduled shifts.
Willing and able to work overtime as required.
Strict adherence to EHS policies and safe work practices.
Works independently and within a team environment.
Engages in ongoing training and development.
Capable of working 12-hour shifts or alternate schedules (plant-dependent).
Available for afternoon or night shift assignments.
What Success Looks Like
Zero safety incidents; full EHS compliance.
Stable, efficient runs with rapid issue detection and correction.
Accurate, timely documentation and clean handoffs to the next shift.
New hires trained to standard and quickly productive.