Samples Technician 1st Shift - Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Techmer PM; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day 1

HSA contributions

Teledoc access

EAP with counseling

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation days

Company holidays

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Weekly pay

Job summary

Techmer PM in Dalton, GA is seeking a Samples Technician for the 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) with pay at $20.00 per hour and up depending on experience. You will operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds for unique and specialty customer applications.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience; extrusion experience preferred; ability to lift 55 lbs; and willingness to learn plant operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds.
• Follow SOPs and work safely to protect yourself and others.
• Engage in process measurement, control, and improvement of assigned tasks.
• Learn key operating parameters to ensure in-spec, high-quality product delivery.

Skills

Extruder operation

Mixing equipment

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Lifting 55 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: SAMPL002022

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Kimberly Park - Dalton, GA
1727 Kimberly Park Dr
Dalton, GA 30720, USA

Kimberly Park - Dalton, GA
1727 Kimberly Park Dr
Dalton, GA 30720, USA

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 Samples Technician for our Dalton, Georgia facility. This position will be on the 1st shift which is Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pay rate is $20.00 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
• Hourly employees are paid weekly

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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