Donaldson
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Machine Operators - Sheet Metal Fab 2nd shift

Location
Nicholasville, KY (USA)
Listed
Today

Role Responsibilities

  • To load raw material into and cut, burn, shear, or bend sheet steel and structural steel per drawings
  • Ability to program, set-up and operate metal cutting machines to cut and shape parts to specifications using CNC programming including performing machine maintenance
  • Perform first piece quality inspections and fill out necessary paperwork for record
  • Material Handling and Transportation of Product
  • Operation of Overhead Cranes and lifting devices
  • Use mechanical ability, work instructions, and hand tools
  • Read blueprints to determine how to make necessary shapes
  • Ability to use proper instruments such as: protractor, calipers, tape measures, steel gauges, etc.
  • Report steel usage and count inventory
  • Receive and properly store sheet steel and structural steel

Additional information

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Read a tape measure and basic blueprints
  • Material handling with forklifts and cranes
  • Inventory counting and material identification
  • Ability to work with close tolerances
  • High School Diploma, GED, previous is required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced environment
  • Reacts to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

  • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
  • Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
  • International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

About Donaldson

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Team Member (Machine Operator) at our Nicholasville, KY location involves working collaboratively to bend, cut, form sheet metal for Industrial and Mobile Solutions air filtration systems in an innovative team orientated environment. This is a 2nd shift onsite role, with hours Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. with $1 shift premium for working these hours.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process.

Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

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From Donaldson's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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