2nd Shift Production Operator – Quality & Troubleshooting

OP Mobility; Smyrna (TN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is hiring a 2nd Shift Production Operator at our Smyrna, Tennessee facility. You will work on production lines, perform quality inspections, operate computer systems, and maintain safety and housekeeping standards to ensure smooth line performance.

We value hands-on contributors who can troubleshoot basic disruptions, participate in shift documentation, and follow standard work instructions and quality alerts.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include rotating across production lines and stations.
• Perform quality inspections and record data.
• Operate computer systems to identify production data.
• Follow standard work instructions and quality alerts.
• Complete shift documents and traceability records.

Responsibilities

• Works within the operator classification on all production lines and stations for job rotations.
• Removes flash from blow molded tank, inspects visually for defects, weighs tank, and places tank into post-mold cooling fixtures.
• Perform Quality inspections and records data
• Operates computer systems to identify tank production data
• Works in accordance with Standard Work Instructions and Quality Alerts
• Record and report any equipment malfunctions, abnormal product quality or any process that is found to be out of specification
• Follow standard reaction plan (labels, bins, INTRACE)
• Complete required documents (shift logs, traceability etc.)
• Perform basic troubleshooting of production disruptions such as resettling faults and clearing jammed components.
• Perform first level preventative maintenance such as checking fluid levels, gauges, and replacing components.
• Keep assigned area and equipment clean, safe and orderly
• Authority and responsibility to stop production when a quality or safety issue arises
• Work requires walking, talking, seeing, hearing, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, grasping, crouching, pushing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, and standing
• Must comply with all work rules, policies, procedures and work instructions
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Work requires working under high and low temperatures at certain times

Job description

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2nd Shift Production Operator

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Daily

• Works within the operator classification on all production lines and stations for job rotations.
• Removes flash from blow molded tank, inspects visually for defects, weighs tank, and places tank into post-mold cooling fixtures.
• Perform Quality inspections and records data
• Operates computer systems to identify tank production data
• Works in accordance with Standard Work Instructions and Quality Alerts
• Record and report any equipment malfunctions, abnormal product quality or any process that is found to be out of specification
• Follow standard reaction plan (labels, bins, INTRACE)
• Complete required documents (shift logs, traceability etc.)
• Perform basic troubleshooting of production disruptions such as resettling faults and clearing jammed components.
• Perform first level preventative maintenance such as checking fluid levels, gauges, and replacing components.
• Keep assigned area and equipment clean, safe and orderly

Other Requirements

• Authority and responsibility to stop production when a quality or safety issue arises
• Work requires walking, talking, seeing, hearing, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, grasping, crouching, pushing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, and standing
• Must comply with all work rules, policies, procedures and work instructions
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Work requires working under high and low temperatures at certain times

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.