21 Production jobs in Knoxville

As a Production Welder, you will play a key role in the fabrication of metal components, contributing to the production of high-quality products through proficient welding techniques.

Duties:

• Inspect welding joints and conduct tests to ensure welds meet company standards, national code requirements, and customer job specifications.
• Interpret verbal and written instructions on drawings and/or procedures and apply as they relate to the part.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of metal structures.
• Record inspection and test results and prepare and submit reports to welding engineering personnel.
• Measure dimensions or work pieces to ensure conformance using calipers, micrometers, height gages, and templates.
• Must be capable of setting up and/or running, if necessary, all types of welding, laser, seam welder, and induction equipment.
• Responsible for set-up of production and the quality of the parts being produced from the set up.
• Must be able to proficiently disassemble, set-up, adjust, and changeover equipment for production necessary to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Assist and/or perform minor tool maintenance and repair, to include proper storage and handling.

Experience:

• Proven experience in welding and fabrication.
• Pass welding test as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices in a welding environment.
• Must multi-task and give attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.61 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Shift: 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

TAMKO is seeking a Paper Mill Production Technician at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility. This position is responsible for operating and assisting in the paper mill processing facility, with additional responsibility for ensuring the safety and compliance of operations conducted at the plant, and the quality of material produced during their shift.

The starting hourly rate is between $28 - $36 per hour.

Summary of Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Work in and support a culture where safety incidents are unacceptable.
• Learn and apply all safety, operational, and environmental policies; continuously and proactively learn new skills and processes.
• Safely and efficiently operate, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, disassemble, repair and reassemble machinery and equipment such as pumps, gear boxes and rolling stock.
• Operate several types of industrial vehicles to include forklifts, skid steers, scissor lifts, boom sifts and a front-end loader.
• Complete operator level equipment monitoring, cleaning and maintenance.
• Cut and weld metal materials, i.e., stainless steel, cast iron, steel and aluminum.
• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
• Perform basic computer functions including the writing of work orders and cross-referencing stock room information and work effectively with web-based computer programs.
• Receive and apply instruction from management, supervisors and peers.
• Works rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and overtime as required.
• Demonstrate progress and increasing proficiency in job tasks using written instructions and on-the-job training.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or verifiable manufacturing equipment experience is preferred
• Experience with integrated production process and/or large-scale equipment in an industrial, warehouse, assembly or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical/Electrical experience in an industrial environment
• Experience with SAP, Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management concepts, "web" processes (paper or fabrics), pulp and paper processes and/or steam systems are preferred
• Capable of receiving and applying training to operate industrial vehicles to include forklifts, skid steers, scissors lifts, boom lifts and a front-end loader
• Must be 100% compliant with all safety, environmental and operational policies while working independently with little supervisory oversight
• Able to understand and apply safety, environmental, ethics, business and operational training
• Able to read, understand, and comply with Standard Operating Procedures, equipment manuals and operational checklists
• Able to quickly learn to operate, trouble-shoot, maintain, repair and improve large industrial equipment using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) computers and common equipment controls
• Able to learn basic statistical theories in order to monitor and control industrial processes, including variation, statistical control, process measurement and statistical significance.
• Able to efficiently work with web-based computer programs and integrated production management and tracking software
• Able to prioritize job demands in order to minimize downtime and waste
• Paper mill maintenance and operations knowledge beneficial

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and/or precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat, and confined spaces. A respirator may be required at times. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee must be able to position self to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair all machinery and equipment on plant floor. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping.

• Health Care Plan (with HSA)
• Group and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental and Orthodontic Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Sickness and Accident Pay
• Military Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Job description
Job Summary
As a Production Welder, you will play a key role in the fabrication of metal components, contributing to the production of high-quality products through proficient welding techniques.

Duties
- Inspect welding joints and conduct tests to ensure welds meet company standards, national code requirements, and customer job specifications.
- Interpret verbal and written instructions on drawings and/or procedures and apply as they relate to the part.
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of metal structures
- Record inspection and test results and prepare and submit reports to welding engineering personnel.
- Measure dimensions or work pieces to ensure conformance using calipers. Micrometers, height gages and templates.
- Must be capable of setting up and or running, if necessary, all types of welding, laser, seam welder and induction equipment.

- Responsible for set-up of production and the quality of the parts being produced from the set up.

- Must be able to proficiently disassemble, set-up, adjust and changeover equipment for production necessary to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

- Assist and /or perform minor tool maintenance and repair, to include proper storage and handling.

Experience
- Proven experience in welding and fabrication
- Pass welding test as necessary.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and practices in a welding enviornment.
- Must multi-task and give attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.61 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Shift:
8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Job Overview:

Production Technician I

The Production Technician I is responsible for monitoring Keurig Dr Pepper’s production processes, including operating manufacturing equipment and maintaining compliance with Keurig Dr Pepper’s high standards for safety and quality. This role will be engaged and understand initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.

Shift and Schedule:

This is a full time position on:

• N2 shift (Friday - Sunday)

• 5:00pm-5:30am

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.

• Understand and help drive improvement to quality systems and policies (Quality Data System, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).

• Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment.

• Actively engage in resolving production line issues, executing and developing standard work, tracking production data, and participating in KDP’s lean daily management process.

• Actively learn and participate in formal problem-solving processes with team members.

• Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.

• Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.

Qualifications:

• 1 year prior experience with operation of high-speed production machinery preferred

• 1 year prior experience monitoring of product quality preferred

• Ability to quickly learn about how processing and packaging equipment works. Mechanical understanding or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve.

• Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software.

• Basic mathematical skills  to make production calculations

Total Rewards:

• Pay starting at $19.43 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $20.46 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Where Applicable:

• Benefits eligible day one!

• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements:

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to bend, stretch and stand during entire shift.

• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.

• Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.