1st Shift VAS Tech

$500 Sign On Bonus after successful completion of first 90 days of employment. Receive a $50 Attendance Bonus monthly for Perfect Attendance.  

Wilson Sporting Goods would like to announce  Direct Hire opportunities for VAS Tech  at our Nashville Warehouse. We seek an experienced 1st-shift Vas Tech (Hours 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.).

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These qualities have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences, and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing products means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. That’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow, and realize their full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.

We are currently seeking a VAS Tech, who will perform troubleshooting, maintenance, machining and fabrication of equipment with the guidance given by the Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineering team.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fabrication of new equipment, mandrels, tooling, etc. as needed for R&D, Testing, and the Facility in accordance with supervisor and engineering team expectations.
• Maintains operating condition of facilities and equipment; completes simple and complex repairs.  Conduct Preventative Maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Analyzes and solves technical maintenance problems.
• Utilizes mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and fabrication knowledge to complete projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates machine functions, work methods plus techniques to train workers on new equipment developed in the fabrication shop.
• Helps develop cost estimates and timelines on new equipment or upgrades to existing equipment.

This role requires a High School Diploma or a GED.  We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 5 years of strong relevant work experience in steel maintenance and fitting/welding.  CAD/SolidWorks experience is a plus!

Other qualifications include: 

• Ability to set up and operate mills, lathes, CNC, drill presses, welders, etc. to close tolerances
• Ability to read and produce blueprints for parts and fixtures.
• Ability to work safely around high voltages up to 440 AC 3 Phase.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Organized and detail-oriented

What We'll Provide

Wilson offers an open, collaborative, high-tech work environment with best-in-class benefits and perks, including medical/dental/vision, 401k with company match, life insurance, paid parental leave, professional development opportunities, discounts, and FREE Wilson and Amer Sports products at designated times.

Amer Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.