**Position:**Chainmaker

Location:Lexington, Tennessee

Position Overview:Operates chain forming and welding machines by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.

• Able to use various types of hand tools (hammer, saw,screwdriver, wrenches, etc).
• Makes adjustments to chainmaking machinery, when required, to maintain product quality.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measures workpiece dimensions, using calipers, to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Pulls chain over pulley into steel pallets.
• Performs minor machine maintenance including lubrication of machine and replenishment of hydraulic oil reservoirs.
• Replaces worn or broken tooling.
• Uses belt sander, hand air grinder or pedestal grinder to polish and/or prepare tooling to machine.
• Cut varying sizes of chain and wire using hand operated bolt cutters or hydraulic rod and bar cutters.
• Straighten wire, rod or bar coil ends using block and hammer or hydraulic straightener.
• Inspect chain for defects by visual checks and gauges. Maintain written Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other product quality control charts.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in immediate work area, including periodic cleaning of machine and machine parts and tools.
• Place wire, rod or bar coils on turntable using an electric hoist.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Capable of supplying own hand tools and able to work night shifts for an extended period of time.Able to wear safety shoes and glasses while at work in factory areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Qualifications:- High School Diploma or GED.

• Background in machine operation.

About Columbus McKinnon:Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for over 145 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug

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$17 - $19 / hr