913 Machine Operator jobs in Whitwell,TN

High school diploma or GED preferred
Prior manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred (extrusion experience a plus)
Ability to work 12-hour shifts and rotating schedule
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Set up, operate, and monitor plastic extrusion machines and related equipment
Produce plastic sheeting, bags, and roll stock to required specifications
Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to safety and regulatory standards
Monitor material flow, temperatures, pressures, and machine performance
Perform routine inspections and minor troubleshooting of equipment
Package finished goods, including: Sheet widths from 6” to 120”; Bags from 14” to 120”; Rolls on 3”, 4”, and 6” cores (up to 40” OD)
Maintain accurate production records and documentation
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures
Assist with material handling, including use of recycled and proprietary materials
Keep work area clean and organized in compliance with company standards

Laborer

The Walsh Group

Chattanooga, TN 37402

Electra Grid Solutions

Chattanooga, TN 37402

Mueller Water Products

Chattanooga, TN 37402

Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment.
Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
Read and understand customer work orders and assembly instructions.
Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment.
Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products.
Operate hand power tools, presses, mills, lathes, drills, lifts, control equipment efficiently and safely.
Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications.
Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
Communicates and works effectively with others.
May provide hands on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed.
Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor.
Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
Ability to use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools.
Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
Ability to work around hot heavy machinery
Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (extreme hot/cold)

nVent

Chattanooga, TN 37402

High School Diploma or GED.
Experience in utilizing cutting torches, brushes, pads, buffers, grinders, overhead cranes, and rubber hammers.
One year of welding experience.
Prior knowledge of setting up welding machines and adjusting settings.
Ability to read tape measures and blueprints.
Ability to properly operate welding equipment.
Team members must be able to safely perform a range of physical activities, including standing and walking for extended periods, with frequent use of hands for tasks requiring dexterity and grip.
Roles may require frequent bending, kneeling, and maintaining balance, with occasional climbing or repositioning to support production needs.
This position is classified as medium work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs consistently.
Employees must be able to effectively communicate, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.