Our quest to recruit and develop the best and the brightest remains a priority for Jones Family of Companies. Although our specific craft develops and produces nonwoven fabrics and yarns, we welcome professionals and skilled technicians from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds. Deeply committed to our Values-Driven business model, we believe in working creatively, collaboratively and respectfully—as a team. If you believe you would thrive in this kind of environment, we welcome your attention and inquiry.

Since 1936, Jones has been a leading employer in Humboldt and West Tennessee. The company is committed to its role in the local economy, and we take great pride in the leadership that our associates provide to the local community. Our associates are skilled craftsmen focused on producing quality products that meet and exceed the expectations of their external and internal customers. Jones associates are vital contributors to the success that our company has achieved in our 80 years of operation. Our commitment to our associate team members is reflected in our vision statement, “...to be people-oriented, service-minded, quality-driven and profit-motivated. But at no time should these aspirations sacrifice the dignity of the individual: be it associate, customer, supplier or owner.”

Employment Opportunities

HUMBOLDT

SIGNING BONUS:  $1,000
401K MATCH
 

Maintenance Manager

Are you looking for a career? Do you want to find a home where your experience and input are appreciated? Then join the Jones family at Jones Fiber Products, a leader in manufacturing, located in Humboldt, TN. A supervisor at this level is expected to have developed a trade of expertise for machine maintenance and production equipment repairs. Installs, maintains and repairs hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, mechanical and electrical systems on all production equipment and can guide, coach, and support a team of maintenance technicians to work with production teams for efficient operations to achieve all goals and expectations of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities in Safety and Human Resources:

• Promote and implement safe work practices by being an active participant in company safety initiatives and modeling a safe work behavior
• Investigate and document any safety incidents that occur
• Assist supervisors with identifying and addressing potential safety hazards or unsafe practices
• Assist in or complete Incident Reports from nonconformities found during safety walkthroughs, incidents, near misses, and meetings
• Order and maintain all PPE required for jobs and maintain the SDS program
• Assist Manufacturing Manager with all Safety Program responsibilities. Example: Verifying and updating LOTO Procedures; verifying retention of training and documenting participation
• Perform hazard assessments on all existing machinery annually and any new equipment before the equipment is in operation
• Responsible for understanding and operating the fire suppression systems. Specific duties performed by the incumbent will vary depending upon the facility and/or department within the Company
• Daily, receives assigned work orders to complete on equipment
• Determine scheduled PMs assigns technicians to PM activities and is responsible for inspecting machinery and equipment for proper functionality
• Required to order requisition parts as needed
• Performs repairs on production machines and/or equipment when a malfunction is detected. May discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems and repair the machine
• Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment
• Performs machine installations/moves and building maintenance tasks as needed
• Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Ensures a high level of safety is adhered to always on and off the production floor
• All duties under Maintenance Technician
• Follow plant specified job specification and task list
• Responsible for working with Supervisors and Manufacturing Manager to address all downtime/scrap occurrences related to equipment

Educational Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED
• Specialized training in the maintenance field or related field
• Certifications/Diploma/Degree in advanced Electrical/Maintenance/PLC training
• At least five years of mechanical experience in an industrial environment
• At least three years of maintenance department supervision

Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess strong communication
• Work long hours
• Overtime as required
• Frequently standing, and walking
• Regularly exposed to humid conditions (non-weather)
• Regularly working near moving parts
• Strong computer skills
• Regularly working around airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat and humid conditions
• Exposure to noise
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must work well in a team environment and independently

Internal or External Vocational Experience:

• Specialized training in the maintenance field or related field
• One year of supervisory experience in maintenance/repair is desired
• LEAN training and experience is desired

Physical and Mental Demands (travel, lifting restrictions. etc.):

• Very little travel
• Competing priorities with deadlines
• Frequently standing, walking, and occasionally sitting.
• Regularly exposed to humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, and working around airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to loud, hot and humid conditions
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs
• Excellent attendance
• Frequent overtime

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Machine Operators

Do you want to be part of an organization that is built upon the value of "Respect of a Person" where honesty and hard work is valued? Come find a home with the Jones Family of Companies!

Description and Requirements:

• Load and unload machinery: This is very intensive and requires attention to detail, accuracy, and speed. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Environment:  The facility processes raw textile material and is subject to extreme heat and humid conditions
• Dependability and Work Ethic:  This role is a stand-alone position that requires consistent and dependable attendance. Incidents of absence jeopardize the completion of customer-required work. A demonstrated work ethic that has depicted reliability, honesty, and integrity is a requirement to be successful in this role

Experience:

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred. A genuine and reliable work ethic that has been demonstrated thru previous job assignments is necessary. You must be able to pass pre-employment physical and background. Must have reliable transportation, willing to work overtime and willing to work any shift.

Job Type:  Full-time
Pay:  $11.50 - $16.50 per hour

Maintenance Tech
Electrical Maintenance Technician Operations 02/05/2020. 
Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician will carry out installations and repairs on electrical apparatus, systems and electronic features of industrial equipment and machines adhering strictly to electrical manuals, code, power tools, diagrams and other stipulations by utilizing hand tools, power tools, test and electrical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and implement safe work practices by being an active participant in company Safety initiatives and modeling a safe work behavior
• Investigate and document any safety incidents that occur
• Assist supervisors with identifying and addressing potential safety hazards or unsafe practices
• Assist in or complete Safety Meeting minutes and issue Incident Reports from nonconformities found during safety walkthroughs and meetings
• Order and maintain all PPE required for jobs and maintain the SDS program
• Assist Plant Manager with all Safety Program responsibilities, verifying and updating LOTO Procedures, verifying retention of trainings and documenting participation
• Perform hazard assessments on all existing machinery annually and any new equipment before the equipment is in operation
• Responsible for understanding and operating the fire suppression systems
• Specific duties performed by the incumbent will vary depending upon the facility and/or department within the company
• On a daily basis, receives assigned work orders to complete on equipment
• Performs scheduled PMs and visually inspects and test machinery and equipment for proper functionality
• May be required to requisition parts as needed
• Performs repairs on production machines and/or equipment when a malfunction is detected. May discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems and repair the machine
• Carry out diagnosis and correct or replace malfunctioning electronic units
• Carry out diagnosis and ensure replacement of pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic components of equipment and machines;
• Performs machine installations/moves and building maintenance tasks as needed
• Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Ensures a high level of safety is adhered to at all times on and off the production floor
• Follow plant specified job specification and task list
• Must promote teamwork by assisting in all areas as needs arise or as directed
• Overall Autonomy: Independently establishes objectives and procedures, makes decisions meeting broad objectives
• Personnel accountability

Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED 
• One year of experience in the area of maintenance/repair is desired
• Specialized training in the maintenance field or related field
• Certifications/Diploma/Degree in advanced Electrical/Maintenance/PLC
• At least 3 years of mechanical experience in an industrial environment 
• Internal or External Vocational Experience

Position Specifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Must possess strong communication skills
• Regularly working around airborne particles
• Work long hours
• Overtime as required 
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat 
• Standing, and walking, and occasionally sitting. 
• Exposed to humid conditions (non-weather),
• Exposure to noise
• Regularly working near moving parts 
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must work well in a team experience in an industrial environment and independently

Internal or External Vocational Experience:

• Specialized training in the maintenance field or related field
• One year of experience in the area of maintenance/repair is desired

Physical and Mental Demands (travel, lifting restrictions, etc.):

• Very little travel
• Competing priorities with deadlines
• Frequent standing, walking and occasionally sitting
• Regularly exposed to humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, and working around airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to loud, hot and humid conditions
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 lbs
• Excellent attendance
• Frequent overtime

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. EOE

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

 

Lead Operators

Job Description:

• Perform and/or oversee any duties necessary to ensure maximum production, efficiency, safety, and quality products are produced in the department
• Check for any calls or notices of associates not coming in. Make arrangements to staff that position
• Check run sheet and make sure the line is set up to run the proper product
• Document runtime on needle boards 
• Make sure that all the associates are on the job and wearing proper PPE
• Be the leader of safety on your shift
• Witness or perform your own quality checks
• Keep in constant communication with all personnel
• Complete plant walk through several times throughout the shift
• Report to maintenance any machine problems
• Complete a Production Downtime Report each shift
• Complete an Incident Investigation Report when incidents, accidents, or hazards occur
• Provide leadership and direction to the safety of all employees and visitors to the facility
• Lead, coach and mentor a crew in meeting safety, quality and production goals
• Develop crew members for improving individual and organization performance
• Lead performance management and corrective action processes for assigned crew
• Continuously improve plant performance through process improvements and lean methodologies
• Maintain our positive employee relations and employee engagement
• Work with Scheduling to optimize production requirements
• Work with upstream and downstream people and processes to meet customer expectations
• Lead, track and improve performance on key location goals and objectives
• Practice and uphold the rules and guidelines of this plant and the company
• Make sure the plant is clean and set up for the next shift

Job Requirements:
The background and experience requirements for this position are as follows:

• Minimum of three-five years verifiable mechanical/supervisory experience working in a fast pace, high-pressure, production environment
• Demonstrated success in measuring and improving production processes to meet organization goals and objectives
• Demonstrated experience in leading positive employee relations
• Willingness to work long hours as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate with others and work as a team
• Knowledgeable at maintaining accurate employee documentation and files
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing requirements including passing drug/alcohol screening and E-Verify screening
• High School diploma/GED

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
 

To apply for these positions: 
Download Application  email to monly@jonesfamilyco.com

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For more information on employment opportunities, please contact us at 731.784.2832 

Please submit resumes to monly@jonesfamilyco.com