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Machinist

Hankook Tire

Hankook Tire

Clarksville, TN, USA
Posted on Apr 19, 2025

Job Title: Fabrication Maintenance Technician
Department:
TP)Facility Technology Team
Shift:
Nights 545pm-6am or Days 545am-6pm, 2-2-3 fixed schedule (Shift placement will be based on position availability)
Direct Report:
Unit Manager

About the Machinist Position

We are looking for an experienced Machinist to set up and operate a variety of machine tools (lathes, grinders, millers, plasma cutters, CNC and drilling machines to produce precision parts. Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools and mechanical instruments or maintain industrial machines by applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures.

Machinist responsibilities are:

  • Perform all work safely and according to company standards
  • The primary role of the machinist is to repair or machine new production machinery parts from stock materials
  • Production machinery parts includes shafts, rollers, gears, pins, keyways and other precision parts as needed
  • When not working on production machinery breakdown jobs the machinist should conduct planned work as assigned by leadership
  • Must have the ability to read blue prints in order to manufacture the requested part
  • Must measure and check their work before releasing the part back to manufacturing to reduce rework and time. Parts must be machines to meet the drawings tolerances and dimensions
  • Majority of work will be done alone and unsupervised in the machine shop. You should also work well with other team members on collaborations
  • This role will transition into a 2/2/3 rotating weekend schedule of 12 hours per day
  • The ability to weld is an advantage
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Machinist requirements are:

Education:

  • (Required) High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

  • (Required) Minimum of 4 years’ previous work experience in utility equipment operation
  • (Required) Knowledge and understanding of machine shop tools, machines, gauges, materials, and mechanics

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and to talk and hear
  • Must be capable of climbing up and down a ladder/stairs several times per shift
  • Must be capable of standing for long periods of time.
  • Mobility throughout the facility
  • Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, walk, crouch or crawl
  • Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on occasion
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

  • 401(k), 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.