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Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across North America, employing over 650 individuals.

At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success. Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization. We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything that we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.

Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day - to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics. Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality.

Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers' expectations. After all, Piedmont Plastics is "where solutions take shape!".

Piedmont Plastics is looking for an exceptional CNC/Router Operator to add to its Knoxville team. If you are a highly motivated, self-starting, warehouse professional with a strong work ethic, a solid work history along with previous warehouse experience, we have a home for you. We believe hard work and results deserve the utmost rewards, and we offer an excellent compensation package with outstanding employee benefits.

In this position you will be required to:

+ Set-up and manage CNC and routers to perform different jobs as per the print/drawing instructions and programming supplied

+ Translate engineering drawings and requirements into dimensions for production

+ Select bit or machine tool according to type of cut specified on work order and safely attaches the bit/tool to the router or CNC machine

+ Establish cutting parameters to achieve maximum quality

+ Oversee machines while they execute the tasks and makes necessary changes to produce improved results

+ Check machinery daily to guarantee functionality

+ Communicate issues that may arise in the creation of a piece

+ Maintain a safe working area and follows established safe work practices

+ Use computer to enter records, track material and control inventory

+ Pull stock and restock from/to storage locations; removes cut stock from machine and maintains production count

IF YOU HAVE:

+ At least 2 years experience of working with CNC equipment

+ Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints

+ The ability to work with micrometers and calipers

We offer:

+ Industry leading wages

+ A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching savings plan and paid time off

+ An opportunity to work in a growing industry

Please use the Apply Now button to apply for this position

With the large amount of applications expected to be received for this position, only applicants that meet the minimum hiring criteria will be considered for this position.

No Phone calls from applicants or staffing firms, please.

Piedmont Plastics is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

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