Operator (Expansion) 1st shift

Zeus Industrial Products; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Industrial Products is seeking a production/ manufacturing operator at our Chattanooga, TN site. Tasks include coiling, clamping, cutting, inspecting, bagging and labeling tubing to prepare orders for shipment.

You will operate heat shrink equipment, pack dies, and ensure tubing meets specifications while maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Candidates should be able to stand and walk for long periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and follow written and oral instructions with accuracy and

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stands and walks for long periods.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coiling input and performing clamping, taping, cutting, inspecting, bagging and tagging of tubing.
• Labeling and preparing orders for shipping.
• Packing heat shrink dies and operating heat shrink equipment to meet specs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and adhere to safety rules.
• Occasional utility work and general duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Reading and writing

Endurance

Job description

Expands, cuts, inspects, bags, and tags FEP, PFA, and other plastic tubing.

Responsibilities

• Some coiling of input.
• Clamping, taping, cutting, inspecting, bagging, tagging, and straightening of tubing; labeling and preparing orders for shipping.
• Packing heat shrink dies in oven; setting up heat shrink equipment to produce proper specs on tubing for order.
• Keep a clean, safe workplace.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Occasional utility work.
• The shrinking of tubing over customer supplied mandrels.

Qualifications

• Lifting: Up to 40 pounds periodically to a height of 36".
• Clothing: Zeus uniform after probationary period.
• Solvents: Naphtha, acetone, alcohol in area; safety equipment and rules must be used.
• Standing/ Within a 30 foot by 36" area. Very little time to sit down.
• Walking: Constant, some stationary standing.
• Writing: Legible writing is a must using pens, to constantly fill in worksheet data.
• Safety Equipment: Heat gloves, safety glasses, and protective gear when needed.
• Cleaning: Using brooms, mops, rags all-purpose cleaners to keep entire area clean as required.
• The employee must have the ability to perform inspection functions such as visual inspections to detect cosmetic defects and color differentiation of products.
• A thorough knowledge of standard and good sense practices is a must. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions along with the ability to adapt to different situations. Physical condition demands being able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Any combination of experience that enables a person to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Basic mathematics knowledge is helpful.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Any unscheduled absence or tardy will have a negative impact on our ability to meet our production objectives.
• Physical aspects of the job are defined on the Physical Demands Analysis located in HR.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2219
• Job Category Production / Manufacturing Operations
• Posting Date 07/16/2026, 01:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3599 Cummings Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37419, US