Weekend Confection Operator

Hubner Manufacturing; Dunlap (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubner Manufacturing in Dunlap, TN, is seeking a detail‑oriented shop floor operator to support rubber and silicone frame production. You will set up hand cutters, measure parts with calipers and rulers, and ensure prints and quality standards are met while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Responsibilities include assembling rubber profiles, drilling, deburring, and packaging finished goods according to work instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Reading and understanding technical drawings, calipers, rulers, and the metric system.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork skills.
• Independent and solution-oriented philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand cutters to produce rubber and silicone frames as instructed.
• Measure part dimensions with calipers and rulers and record results.
• Block release of faulty parts as instructed.
• Assemble and glue rubber profiles per print.
• Notch and drill rubber profiles per print.
• Install sensors and assemble rubber parts into components.
• Mill and cut rubber or silicone material.
• Drill and deburr parts.
• Record inspection data as required.
• Meet company standard times and scrap levels.
• Ensure proper material supply (rubber, silicone, inserts, profiles).
• Package semi-finished and finished goods per production orders.
• Maintain a safe and clean production area.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Rulers

Job description

• Set up and operate hand cutters to produce rubber and silicone frames as instructed.
• Perform and record measurements of part dimensions and check for aesthetic appearance.
• Block the release of faulty parts and units as instructed.
• Assemble and glue rubber profiles per print as required.
• Notch and drill rubber profiles per print as required.
• Install sensors and assemble rubber parts into completed components.
• Mill and cut rubber or silicone material.
• Drill and deburr parts.
• Record inspection data as required.
• Achieve company standard times and scrap levels.
• Ensure proper supply of material to the workplace, including rubber and silicone compound material, inserts, and profiles.
• Package semi-finished and finished goods in line with production orders and packaging visualization.
• Maintain a safe and clean production area.

Educational Level for Position:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• Reading and understanding technical drawings, calipers, rulers, and the metric system.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork skills.
• Independent and solution-oriented philosophy.

Special Skills / Qualifications Needed:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with hand coordination and dexterity.
• Ability to read and understand bills of materials, routers, and work instructions.
• Normal or corrected vision necessary to read prints and closely examine parts.