Production Technician - 1st Shift

Gutterglove is a leading manufacturer of gutter guards. For over 20 years, we’ve been providing our customers with a superior product and exemplary service, but our mission goes beyond that. Our Purpose is to make a positive impact on the people and communities we serve. Our Vision is to protect every gutter on every home.

To fulfill our purpose, mission, and promise, we’re driven by our core values. Each member of our team should be guided by these cultural cornerstones: commitment, teamwork, integrity, respect, and excellence. When you join the Gutterglove team, you commit to serving your team members, customers, and responsibilities with these values in mind.

In return, Gutterglove commits to fostering your personal and professional goals, and doing whatever we can to help you develop and achieve them. Working for Gutterglove is about more than just getting a job done. It’s a relationship. We, as a company, can only succeed if our team members feel equally successful. Creating and cultivating an environment that encourages you to pursue your dreams is our way of ensuring we achieve success together.

Our Promise at Gutterglove is Do It Right. Do It Once. We pursue people who are enthusiastic about the work they do and passionate about doing it well. We say what we’re going to do, we follow through on our promises, and we stand behind our decisions and our products.

We are looking for a FIRST SHIFT (6:00am-3:00pm) Production Technician at our facility in La Vergne, TN. A Production Technician works in the warehouse as part of a team that operates the state-of-the-art machines that manufacture our products. The Production Technician is responsible for making sure that the parts are put into the machine correctly, that the machine is functioning as it should, and that the finished goods are strapped and boxed for shipping. The Production Technician is also responsible for QC on the finished goods.

Diverse Workforce/EEO: Gutterglove recognizes and strongly supports the benefits of a diverse workforce and strives to provide a culture that recognizes the unique contributions of each of our employees. Gutterglove is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, and the presence of a non-job related handicap or disability, or any other legally protected status

Essential Functions:

- Operates and setup work area, equipment, and parts as instructed by supervisor

- Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; building parts and subassemblies according to the product lines specific guidelines to ensure a smooth process of component unification.

- Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, by placing finished goods in appropriate cartons, palletize goods and send to shipping/receiving department for storage or fulfill pick tickets.

- Positions parts and subassemblies by handling small parts and using templates or reading measurements.

- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and report any potential safety issues to supervisor immediately.

- Verifies specifications by measuring completed component; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.

- Keeps equipment operational by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor for repairs.

- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

- documents actions by completing production and quality forms.

- May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

- Strong communication skills

- Ability to multitask, while keeping a positive attitude

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

- Ability to learn and master new assembly skills as required

Preferred Experience:

- Previous manufacturing or assembly experience

Education:

- High School diploma or equivalent

Physical demands and Work Environment:

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

- Must be able to stand for long periods at a time, performing repetitive work

- Must have good hand-eye coordination with demonstrated excellent manual dexterity for precision alignment

- Must be able to routinely lift 50 pounds unassisted and ability to handle small parts

- Must be able to routinely bend, reach, and squat as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22