Melt Expansion Operator- 3rd shift

Expands, cuts, inspects, bags, and tags FEP, PFA, and other plastic tubing.

• Some coiling of input.
• Clamping, taping, cutting, inspecting, bagging, tagging, and straightening of tubing; labeling and preparing orders for shipping.
• Packing heat shrink dies in oven; setting up heat shrink equipment to produce proper specs on tubing for order.
• Keep a clean, safe workplace.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Occasional utility work.
• The shrinking of tubing over customer supplied mandrels.

• Lifting:
  Up to 40 pounds periodically to a height of 36".
• Clothing:
  Zeus uniform after probationary period.
• Solvents:
  Naphtha, acetone, alcohol in area; safety equipment and rules must be used.
• Standing/ Within a 30 foot by 36"area. Very little time to sit down.
• Walking:
  Constant, some stationary standing.
• Writing:
  Legible writing is a must using pens, to constantly fill in worksheet data.
• Safety Equipment:
  Heat gloves, safety glasses, and protective gear when needed.
• Cleaning:
  Using brooms, mops, rags all-purpose cleaners to keep entire area clean as required.
• The employee must have the ability to perform inspection functions such as visual inspections to detect cosmetic defects and color differentiation of products.
• A thorough knowledge of standard and good sense practices is a must. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions along with the ability to adapt to different situations. Physical condition demands being able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Any combination of experience that enables a person to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Basic mathematics knowledge is helpful.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Any unscheduled absence or tardy will have a negative impact on our ability to meet our production objectives.
• Physical aspects of the job are defined on the Physical Demands Analysis located in HR.

• Job Identification 1815
• Job Category Production
• Posting Date 12/05/2025, 11:22 PM
• Apply Before 01/09/2026, 11:22 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 3599 Cummings Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37419, US