About this role
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