Production Line Operator - First Shift
Jackson
Production Line Operator - First Shift
Full Time • Jackson
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About Us
Jackson Tumble Finish (JTF) is a trusted Midwest leader in high-quality metal finishing, serving a diverse range of industries including automotive, heavy truck, fastener, agricultural, structural, recreational, military, medical, marine, appliance, furniture, and plumbing. We deliver every project with precision, consistency, and a strong commitment to meeting each customer’s requirements.
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Line Operator to efficiently and accurately process our customers’ parts through various chemical conversion coatings and cleaning solutions. This is a physically demanding role within an active industrial environment, ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, team-driven settings.
Key Responsibilities
· Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor production machinery, including hoists, cranes, processing barrels, racks, container dump stations, timers, and barcode scanners. Set up and immerse customer parts in finishing solutions for specified durations, strictly adhering to work ticket instructions. Crosstrain on all production lines to support various operational needs.
· Quality Assurance: Monitor timers and gauges to ensure proper parts processing, adjusting or stopping the process as needed to address issues. Inspect parts for defects throughout the production cycle to maintain quality control.
· Line Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, skimming tanks, replenishing materials, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. Troubleshoot equipment issues and effectively communicate them to the Line Leader, Production Supervisor, and Maintenance personnel.
· Data Tracking: Record production outputs, machine performance metrics, and equipment malfunctions in daily logs.
· Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all established safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries. Participate in safety training and audits as required.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Experience: 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to continuously stand, walk, bend, and lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs throughout an 8-hour shift.
- Technical Proficiency: Basic computer literacy; hands-on experience with barcode scanners and digital inventory systems is a plus.
- Certifications: Industrial forklift certification is required (on-site recertification provided).
- Core Competencies: Strong spatial awareness, exceptional attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset.
Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
About Us
Meeting our Customer’s Needs
Jackson Tumble Finish was founded in an old feed storefront in l956 doing tumbling and hand deburring supporting one main customer. Over the course of time, the black oxide process was added. In the 1960’s the zinc phosphate process was introduced into the marketplace and added to our capabilities. Shortly after that, machine vibratory deburr was added. Expansions from the purchase of adjoining properties and the addition of new processes were developed based on the customer needs. The early 1990’s brought a new building and the development of a shot blast process.
Since 2000, the company has been changing its infrastructure from small, manual production lines to large, high volume producing lines to meet industry demands and a diverse array of industries. High quality processed parts with quick turnaround time service have become the company’s focus as well as becoming a solution orientated towards our customers’ needs.
Jackson Tumble Finish serves the following industries: automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, recreational, fastener, construction, appliance, marine, aerospace, and military. Our processes have been expanded now to encompass five forms of phosphate: fine, regular, heavy, calcium modified, and manganese phosphate; fine phosphate and lube, a full line of tumbling and vibratory deburr capabilities, black oxide, passivate-citric, brite dip, shot blast, and several forms of wash and cleaning. Cleaning processes have been expanded to now include not only stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, magnesium, copper, brass, and cast iron.
Today the company still resides at its original site. The current facility is now comprised of 4 buildings and includes an impressive array of metal finishing processes. Sixty-six+ years later, Jackson Tumble Finish remains steadfast and operates with a high standard of customer service and flexibility to meet its customer’s needs.
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