Precision Press Operator – Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Mativ; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ seeks a manufacturing technician to join our Knoxville production team. The role focuses on starting up and running equipment, inspecting product quality, reading drawings and tolerances, and maintaining accurate data in SAP.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety. Candidates should read rulers and blueprints, communicate clearly, and collaborate with staff to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
• Able to read blueprints and take measurements with a ruler.
• Experience operating machinery and performing inspections in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
• Inspect products to meet quality standards and customer specs.
• Read, interpret customer drawings, measurements and tolerances, including blueprints.
• Operate and monitor multiple pieces of equipment for quality production and minimal downtime.
• Maintain accurate data in the SAP job costing module.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep maintenance logs up to date.
• Follow safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Assist with loading/unloading and packaging as required.
• Collaborate with staff on quality and production issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machinery operation

Quality inspections

Technical instruction interpretation

Communication skills

Reading production records

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mativ seeks a manufacturing technician to join our Knoxville production team. The role focuses on starting up and running equipment, inspecting product quality, reading drawings and tolerances, and maintaining accurate data in SAP.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety. Candidates should read rulers and blueprints, communicate clearly, and collaborate with staff to resolve quality issues.