Machine Operator - 1st Shift - (7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday-Friday)

Techmer PM; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

HSA contribution

Teledoc membership

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Annual salary reviews and bonuses

Shift differential for other shifts

Weekly pay

Job summary

Techmer PM, a world-leading materials design firm, seeks a Machine Operator for our Clinton, TN facility. The 1st shift runs 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour and on-site employment.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage from day one, a 401(k) with company match, vacation and holiday leave, tuition reimbursement, and annual salary reviews with bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Extrusion experience highly desired.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs frequently.
• Ability to learn plant equipment functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds.
• Follow standard operating procedures to work safely.
• Engage in process measurement, control and improvement.
• Learn key operating parameters to ensure in-spec, high-quality product.

Skills

Extruder operation

Equipment troubleshooting

Pre/postproduction

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Operator - 1st Shift - (7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday-Friday)

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: MACHI002016

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Clinton, TN 37716, USA

Description

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a Machine Operator for our Clinton, Tennessee facility. This position will be on 1st shift which is 7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday through Friday. Pay rate is $18.50 per hour and up depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
• High deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
• Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance
• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution
• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
• Shift differential for hourly employees working 2nd and 3rd shift
• Hourly employees are paid weekly on Friday

Job Purpose:

Operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds for unique and specialty customer applications. Works safely to protect themselves, their coworkers, and the facility by following all standard operating procedures. Engaged in process measurement, control, and improvement in all aspects of their assigned tasks. Learns and understands key operating parameters which ensure that only in specification and high-quality product is delivered to our customers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Extrusion experience is highly desired.
• Ability to lift 55lbs. frequently.
• Ability to learn the functionality of plant equipment.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Basic knowledge of running an extruder or mixing equipment.
• Ability to learn pre and postproduction equipment and operations (drying, bagging, grinding etc.)
• General mechanical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot problems

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

• Extrusion

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