Third Shift Manufacturing Tech - Plastics

Rough Country • Newbern, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Rough Country, where we empower everyone to embrace a lifted lifestyle by personalizing their vehicle's looks and performance. Our journey began in 1975 with a vision deeply rooted in American values and a passion for off-road adventures. Today, we stand proud as one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality suspension kits and off-road accessories, catering to the needs of off-road and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Loads and unloads the forming machine with appropriate materials to facilitate forming requirements using the oven Reads and interprets work instructions, and any other related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations, and dimensional and finish specifications Performs deburring, sanding, and grinding operations necessary to meet specifications Cuts/trims plastic pieces as necessary using hand routers or a band saw Inspects each part to ensure quality standards Monitors the machine for any mechanical problems Completes all necessary paperwork and enters computer production information; cycle times, daily production numbers, scrap Can advance to completing setup and changeover procedures of the molds and fixtures Troubleshoot and adjust equipment to ensure quality standards Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations Other duties may be assigned as necessary REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic are necessary Ability to follow detailed work instructions Basic computer understanding Knowledge of machinery Employees doing set-ups and Changeovers must have a strong mechanical aptitude and extensive knowledge and experience of using various hand and power tools PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience Previous machine operations experience preferred Experience in Injection molding or vacuum forming is a plus. Work Location Newbern, TN Rough Country is a Drug-Free Workplace Rough Country LLC is an opportunity employer that values and appreciates hard work and professional dedication and rewards its team with a compensation package that includes benefits. New employees are eligible for and provided with a competitive pay package, training, and advancement opportunities. Some benefits include medical and dental coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, and paid vacation. Rough Country LLC, located in Dyersburg, TN, is a customer-focused provider of aftermarket products servicing the truck, SUV, and UTV markets. Our products enable our customers' passions and the expression of their lifestyle. We work hard every day to exceed their expectations by providing the absolute best product at a great value backed by the best customer service.

Requirements

• Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic are necessary
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Basic computer understanding
• Knowledge of machinery
• Employees doing set-ups and Changeovers must have a strong mechanical aptitude and extensive knowledge and experience of using various hand and power tools

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Previous machine operations experience preferred
• Experience in Injection molding or vacuum forming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads the forming machine with appropriate materials to facilitate forming requirements using the oven
• Reads and interprets work instructions, and any other related documentation to determine methods and sequence of operations, and dimensional and finish specifications
• Performs deburring, sanding, and grinding operations necessary to meet specifications
• Cuts/trims plastic pieces as necessary using hand routers or a band saw
• Inspects each part to ensure quality standards
• Monitors the machine for any mechanical problems
• Completes all necessary paperwork and enters computer production information; cycle times, daily production numbers, scrap
• Can advance to completing setup and changeover procedures of the molds and fixtures
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment to ensure quality standards
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees