Machine Operator Weekend Crew 1st Shift - 7:00AM-7:30PM, Friday-Sunday

Techmer PM; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

HSA contribution program

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Techmer PM, located in Clinton, TN, is seeking a Machine Operator for a weekend 1st shift (Fri–Sun, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM). Weekend differential adds $3 per hour.

Duties include operating extrusion and mixing equipment to produce plastic compounds while following safety SOPs and ensuring product quality for custom applications. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred and ability to lift 55 lbs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds for customer applications.
• Follow all standard operating procedures to work safely.
• Measure, control, and improve processes to ensure in-spec, high-quality product.

Skills

extrusion operations

pre/postproduction equipment

mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: MACHI002000

• Posted : July 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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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 a Weekend Crew 1st shift which is 7:00AM-7:30PM, Friday through Sunday. We also offer a weekend shift differential which is an additional $3.00 per hour for all hours worked on the weekend crew.

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
• 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

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