Experienced Machine Operator – High-Speed Printing & Assembly

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Advancement opportunities

Climate-controlled facility

Paid time off

Job summary

Newell Brands in Maryville, Tennessee is seeking an Experienced Machine Operator for Sharpie assembly lines. This full-time role operates high-speed automated equipment, performs setups, changeovers and quality checks to keep production on target.

You will monitor HMIs, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety standards and 12-hour shift demands on a 2-2-3 cycle schedule.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience operating automated assembly, printing, or packaging equipment.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, MES systems, HMIs, sensors, or vision systems.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and production docs.
• Basic math and measurement skills; comfortable using gauges and calipers.
• Strong attention to detail and safety; good teamwork and shift communication.
• Ability to stand for 12 hours, lift up to 35 lbs in a manufacturing environment.

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 treatments.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Automated assembly equipment

Reading SOPs

Math & measurement

Team communication

Standing 12 hours

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 lines. This full-time role operates high-speed automated equipment, performs setups, changeovers and quality checks to keep production on target.

You will monitor HMIs, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety standards and 12-hour shift demands on a 2-2-3 cycle schedule.