Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Duration of role: Permanent
Location: Glasgow, KY
About Us
Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.
With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.
About the Role
Position Summary
The Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining machinery within the Manifold Production department, including bending machine equipment. This position requires previous machine operation experience and offers the opportunity to expand knowledge of all equipment and machinery used throughout the department. The Operator plays a key role in meeting production, quality, and safety standards.
What You’ll Do
- Operate, monitor, and maintain machinery in the Manifold Production department, including bending machine equipment
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of all equipment and machinery within the department
- Position parts and monitor machine operations to produce product at established production standards
- Inspect panels and parts to verify specifications and quality standards are met
- Notify appropriate personnel of quality, equipment, or production issues
- Complete production reports and quality documentation accurately and timely
- Use banding equipment and hand jacks to move, store, and organize product and materials properly
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through good housekeeping practices
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and work instructions, including the Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Safety Manual
- Maintain awareness of individual impact on quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance objectives
- Report all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel
Additional Expectation
- Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
- Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
- Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
- Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.
What You’ll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
- 3 years of experience working with Manufacturing Machinery required.
- Weld inspection experience
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability interface with a diverse workforce.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. repetitively unassisted for an 8-hour shift.
- Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.
What You'll Get
- Pay range: $23 USD to $26 USD per hour.
- Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
- World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
- Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
- Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
- Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.
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Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.