John Deere Kernersville - Plate Processing Technician

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina  - Kernersville   

As a Plate Processor with John Deere in Kernersville, NC, you will:

Perform assembly related operations in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.  Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Perform all duties safely and continuously promote safety improvements.
• Follow all safety, quality, and Lean guidelines.
• Complete all required quality checks and adhere to all Quality Standards.
• Support all Distinctive Quality initiatives.
• Support all 5S activities.
• Support all Kaizen related activities, Kaizen Meetings, and Small Work Teams.
• Perform cutting operations using the Plasma machines to drawing specifications.
• Perform secondary operations in the Bevel, Roll, Press Break, and Flattening Press to drawing specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes and fork trucks.
• Perform required departmental welding operations.  Gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
• Perform appropriate repair work utilizing welding and grinding operations, as necessary.
• Follow all inventory control procedures for steel parts.
• Update daily documentation, as required.
• Assist and support other team members.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

These positions could be for second (2:30 pm to 11:00 pm) and/or third shift (10:30 pm to 7:00 am)

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• Must have at least 1 year experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing of repetitive actions.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

 Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else? 

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.  

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter. 

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.  

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses 
• Savings & Retirement benefits 
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare 
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations 
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.