With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

 

 

**This position will work on 2nd/evening shift.**

 

The Entry Machinist is responsible for the successful operation of machines to produce quality parts for our Tennant products. In this role, you’ll use a variety of tools, mechanical instruments and techniques. If you are mechinally and technically inclined and pay close attention to details, then this is the role for you.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform at two brush manufacturing work cells Set up and operate machines at maximum efficiency rates while meeting productivity, quality and safety requirements. Inspect parts for conformance using measuring instruments (Pull Force gauge, Tuft weight scale) Fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments Read engineering blueprints, and measuring devices such as caliper, micrometer, and other gauges used in machining Recognize, communicate and document safety concerns

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent 6 months – 2 years machinist experience OR machinist certificate Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

 

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires standing 90% of shift Frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting with arms extended Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. Average part weighs 5 - 15 lbs. Requires good manual dexterity

 

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:

Hearing and vision protection required in all areas Safety shoes required in all areas Exposure to oil, grease, dust, metal particles, sparks, sharp-edged materials

 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Exposed to hazards/risks that require body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.)

 

 

 

 

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, military service, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, gender identity or expression, parental status, political or any other non-merit based factors protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.