Machinist/Millwright – 1st Shift

Machinist/Millwright – 1st Shift Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work. Pay $28.65 - $35.16 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications Schedule 1st Shift, (Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.); some overtime may be required On-site Location 10250 McKee Rd., Collegedale, TN 37315 Job Summary McKee Foods is seeking a Machinist/Millwright to join our Corporate Machine Shop team. As a Machinist/Millwright, you will be hands-on in the setup and operation of a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. You’ll also play a crucial role in the installation, dismantling, or moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. Complete scheduled work assignments on manual and CNC machines Complete walk-in jobs as needed for maintenance Install new lines or make modifications to existing equipment Travel to the Branch Plants for line installations or modifications Use a computer to keep up with job assignments, schedules, labor and material tracking Required Qualifications Two or three-year certificate from vocational or technical school and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years of experience can be substituted for one year of education) Demonstrated proficiency in the operation and set-up of milling machines, lathes, a variety of sawing operations, grinding, drilling, tapping, assembly, and installations Strong mechanical aptitude and abilities Basic shop mathematical abilities Basic computer knowledge and skills Willingness to travel up to 10% (air travel and local travel) Ability to work overtime as needed Ability to do heavy lifting, sometimes lifting/moving up to 100 lbs. Must have or be able to obtain a Lift Truck License Preferred Qualifications 6 years of related experience Mazak CNC machining and turning programming and operational experience Experience in CAD/CAM and/or SolidWorks Experience in basic repair type welding Benefits Competitive weekly pay Profit-sharing cash bonus program 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.) Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan Supplemental plans, including life insurance Fully-paid parental leave Health Center and Pharmacy Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere) Tuition reimbursement Credit Union Exercise and recreation facility Wellness programs with incentives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer