Machine Operator - Night Shift Why Techmer PM? 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. Position Overview We are currently seeking a Machine Operator for our Clinton, Tennessee facility. • Location: Clinton, Tennessee • Position: Machine Operator • Shift: Night Shift • Schedule: 2-2-3 schedule with a standard rotation (no swing shift) • Training Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. until the department transitions to the permanent shift. • Pay: $18.50 per hour and up depending on experience • Shift Differential: $2.00 shift differential 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. Training will occur on a Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. schedule until the department transitions to the permanent shift. Minimum Requirements • High School Diploma/GED. • Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred. • Extrusion experience is highly desired. • Ability to lift 55 lbs. frequently. • Ability to learn the functionality of plant equipment. Skills/Knowledge/Ability • Strong communication skills. • 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.