Press Operator

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Jackson, TN
In-Office
Logistics • Sales
The Role
Company Description

Are you tired of working nights? Tired of working weekends? How about a $1,000 Sign on Bonus!? Join the MAT Industries, Inc. team. AIR-CONDITIONED manufacturing environment where you can be of almost every FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY. 

We are currently looking for Press Operators on the first shift, starting at $18.50/hour. MAT Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of air compressors in the Jackson community, located at 213 Industrial Dr., Jackson, TN 38301. 

Come be a part of a company where work/life balance is part of our everyday culture! Hours are 1st Shift Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our ten-hour shift offers THREE PAID breaks along with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick days, and 8 paid holidays.

Welcome to the exciting world of MAT!  We are an entrepreneurial manufacturer and distributor leveraging a vast global and domestic resources network to deliver quality and value to our customers. 

Job Description

Company Description

MAT Industries Inc., a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks in the Jackson community at 213 Industrial Dr., Jackson, TN 38301. World-class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high-quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate®, Industrial Air®, Industrial Air Contractor®, and Sanborn® as well as private labels. Our air compressors are sold through retailers, including major home centers, hardware co-ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US.

We look forward to seeing you at MAT Industries!

Job Description

REQUIRED: Experience setting up and running presses / occasionally progressive presses. 

  • Follow all safety regulations and encourage co-workers to follow safety regulations.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures and encourage co-workers to follow company policies and procedures.
  • Read and interpret blueprints for product specifications.
  • Conduct quality inspections of work.
  • Maintain equipment in good working condition and report maintenance and safety concerns.
  • Conducted repairs, modifications, and retrofits on production items.
  • Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking project status.
  • Assist in training junior employees and inspecting their work.
  • Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
  • Sign off on completed work orders and quality of work.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
  • Actively participate in the development of a LEAN manufacturing culture.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years' work experience operating presses, overhead cranes 
  • 2+ years' experience with LINK systems automation controls
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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The Company
HQ: Long Grove, IL
602 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

MAT Holdings is a diversified, privately-held family company with a portfolio of companies that manufacture, market, and distribute quality products and trusted brands to the hardware and fencing, automotive, and power equipment industries. MAT Holdings Inc. was formed in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies Inc. with its current headquarters located in Long Grove, IL. Today, the company has grown to include six subsidiary companies within the U.S. and twelve worldwide and employs roughly 13,000 people.

The company’s core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the automotive, fencing and hardware and power equipment sectors. Customers include home improvement centers, mass and specialty retailers, hardware and farm co-ops, wholesale distributors, warehouse clubs, OEMs, OE suppliers and others.

MAT has operations on three continents including 2.1 million sq. ft. of strategically positioned warehousing and manufacturing space throughout the U.S.

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