Experienced Machine Operator – 12-Hour Shifts, Printing

Newell Brands; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

12-hour shift

Climate-controlled environment

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Training and advancement

Job summary

Newell Brands in Maryville, Tennessee is seeking an Experienced Machine Operator for Sharpie Assembly on the Day Shift Weekends. You'll run high-speed automated assembly and printing equipment to produce Sharpie, Expo, and Paper Mate pens and markers, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of hands-on experience with automated machinery, can read SOPs, perform basic maintenance, and work well in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience operating automated assembly, printing, or packaging equipment.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, MES systems, HMIs, sensors, servos, or vision systems.
• Reading and following SOPs, work instructions, and production docs.
• Basic math, measurement skills, gauges, calipers, or similar inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Team player with good shift communication.
• Able to stand for 12-hour shift, lift up to 35 pounds, in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor and adjust automated assembly equipment and high-speed printing machines to meet production targets for safety, quality, cycle time, and output.
• Run multi-station assembly machines with feeders, bowl feeders, servo-driven stations, pick-and-place units, vision inspection systems and automated packaging.
• Set up and run high-speed printing equipment that decorates marker and pen barrels, including print engine setup, ink filling, and adjustments to print pads, lifters, and surface treatment.
• Perform changeovers and line setups for different products, tooling, components, and print jobs, following SOPs to hit changeover targets.
• Monitor machine performance through HMI screens, respond to alarms and faults, and do first-level troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Clear jams, replenish components and materials, and keep product flowing.
• Perform in-process quality checks, including visual inspections and gauge or measurement checks, and document results per work instructions.
• Keep scrap within specified limits, identify root causes and elevate to Maintenance, Quality or Engineering when needed.
• Complete production records, calculations, and shift handoff notes accurately.
• Perform autonomous maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, and inspections.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that support OEE, scrap reduction and waste elimination.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and all safety procedures.
• Keep work area clean and organized using 6S standards.

Skills

Machine operation

High-speed equipment

Quality inspection

Reading instructions

Measurement tools

Team communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC‑controlled equipment

MES Systems

HMIs

Vision systems

Job description

Newell Brands in Maryville, Tennessee is seeking an Experienced Machine Operator for Sharpie Assembly on the Day Shift Weekends. You'll run high-speed automated assembly and printing equipment to produce Sharpie, Expo, and Paper Mate pens and markers, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of hands-on experience with automated machinery, can read SOPs, perform basic maintenance, and work well in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.