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AKARD COMMUTATOR of TENNESSEE (ACT), the worldwide leader in commutator & slip ring service is always accepting applications/resume’s from qualified, hard working, skilled machinists and commutator builders!
AKARD COMMUTATOR of TENNESSEE (ACT) is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We take GREAT PRIDE in making THE WORLD’S FASTEST COMMUTATORS AND SLIP RINGS, so we expect every member of our “FAMILY” of employees to give it their ALL! We don’t just “TALK THE TALK” of HIGH WAGES, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGES, ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, GROWTH, and call ourselves a “WINNING TEAM”, AKARD COMMUTATOR of TENNESSEE (ACT) “WALKS THE WALK” too!
AKARD COMMUTATOR of TENNESSEE (ACT) offers YOU a BRIGHTER FUTURE! Our “FAMILY” can expect REWARDS for their hard work, maintaining an excellent attendance record, active participation in our SUPERIOR QUALITY program, and HIGH JOB EFFICIENCY. These rewards include: HIGHEST WAGES, MEDICAL, DENTAL, & PCS INSURANCE, PAID VACATIONS, 10 PAID HOLIDAYS, PERSONAL TOOL PURCHASING PROGRAM (we furnish ALL necessary tooling, but several employees take advantage of this excellent program to build their own inventory of machine tools), COMPANY SPONSORED REWARDS (NASCAR RACE TRIP, etc), opportunities for ADVANCEMENT & FLEXIBLE SHIFT SCHEDULING based on ATTITUDE, SKILLS & SENIORITY! Perhaps that’s why we’re GROWING so FAST!
You may print a copy of our standard employment application from this website and mail it to us, pick-up an application on the premises at our factory in Alcoa, TN, send a resume’ and/or completed generic application by mail, or send a self-addressed & stamped envelope so we can mail you one of our own employment applications.
Sets up and operates all machine shop equipment to produce standard and custom machined parts per customer order specifications.
Three to five years machine shop working experience with thorough knowledge of machine shop practices, principles, and operations. Ability to read dimensional mechanical drawings; use machine shop mathematics, handbook formulas and trigonometry; to use precision measuring instruments.
A) Sets up and operates CNC & Conventional equipment including vertical, horizontal, & universal mills, lathes, boring mills, and miscellaneous equipment including saws, grinders, drills, sanders, shears, presses, etc.
B) Performs hand operations such as filing, fitting, tapping, grinding, helicoiling, deburring, etc.
C) Checks and verifies results of machined parts, using the necessary precision measuring instruments; communicates problems and/or deviations to responsible person for review and resolution.
D) Performs routine preventative maintenance routines (cleaning, lubrication, and tolerance checks) as outlined in maintenance and calibration schedules; trouble shoots, recommends, performs all approved corrective maintenance for machine tools.
E) Works from sketches, provided necessary details & dimensions, blueprints, CAD drawings, and samples to complete prototype and special finished products.
F) Download programs as necessary for all CNC equipment (optional at ACT MANAGEMENT, Inc).
G) Constructs/builds fixtures, templates, and jigs for all shop machinery; constructs/repairs simple tools and fixtures as necessary.
H) Ability to meet established production standards. Practice safe work habits, maintain clean working environment, assist where needed with inventory and stock control/material preparation, return all tools, fixtures, jigs, & equipment to proper location when not in use, and (optional) learn CNC setup & interpret machine code.
STANDARD MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to communicate with supervisors and other employees.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
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 when possible.
While performing the normal duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions when possible.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to noise, fumes, or airborne particles.
Sets up and operates all commutator manufacturing equipment to produce standard and One-of-a-kind COMMUTATORS & SLIP RINGS per customer order specifications.
Two to five years COMMUTATOR BUILDING work experience with thorough knowledge of various commutator designs and manufacturing techniques. Ability to read dimensional mechanical drawings; use commutator building mathematics, job paperwork formulas and trigonometry; to use precision measuring instruments, commutator testing equipment, curing ovens, and closing presses; to troubleshoot and solve commutator problems on work-in-process and completed commutators.
Every aspect of commutator and slip ring manufacturing, trouble shooting and repair.
STANDARD MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to communicate with supervisors and other employees.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and tomultiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
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 when possible.
While performing the normal duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions when possible.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to noise, fumes, or airborne particles.
We’re an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants are expected to be DRUG FREE and SOBER (DRUG & ALCOHOL testing may be required). Prior to employment applicants may be required to complete a written and/or mechanical test (machine a part) in addition to completing standard insurance questionnaires and proprietary information / non-disclosure contracts and covenants not to compete (so AKARD COMMUTATOR of TENNESSEE (ACT) can remain THE WORLDWIDE LEADER IN COMMUTATOR & SLIP RING SERVICE!) Official APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT must be completed (in-full) and job references are checked regularly unless otherwise requested by applicant.
In order to qualify for the TOP PAY SCALES applicants must meet the following descriptions in addition to maintaining an excellent attendance record, being willing to help-out when needed, actively participating in SUPERIOR QUALITY PROGRAM, maintaining HIGH JOB EFFICIENCY, and keeping a COMPANY-MAN ATTITUDE. Of course, we hire individuals lacking some of the skills defined below on an apprenticeship basis at compensation levels commensurate with attitude, work habits, skills, and experience.
