Manufacturing Operator | 2nd Shift | Clinton, TN

Techmer PM; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

401(k) with company match

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Weekly pay

Job summary

Techmer PM is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for the 2nd shift in Clinton, TN. You will operate extrusion and other manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds for specialized customer applications, under safe, standardized procedures.

The role requires 2 years in manufacturing, with extrusion experience preferred. Pay starts at $18.50+/hour plus a $1.50/hour shift differential, with a Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–11:30 PM schedule and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Extruder operation

Pre/postproduction ops

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Extruder equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Operator | 2nd Shift | Clinton, TN

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: 2NDSH002070

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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 Machine Operators - 2nd Shift in Clinton, TN: $18.50+/hr based on experience, plus a $1.50/hr shift differential, working Monday-Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

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

Preferred

Non-Climate Controlled Environment

Extrusion Operator

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