About The Position

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 Machine Operator for our Dalton, Georgia facility. This position will be on the 2nd shift which is 7:00PM-7:30AM, Monday through Thursday. Pay rate is $20.00 per hour and up depending on experience. You will also be eligible for shift differential which is an additional $1.50 per hours for hours worked on 2nd shift.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Ability to lift 55lbs. frequently.
  • Ability to learn the functionality of plant equipment.
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Extrusion experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Hourly employees are paid weekly
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