Job Description
Job Title:  Production Operator (Extruder) / 3rd Shift
Req ID:  49950
Job Location (Short):  Newbern, TN, USA
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

You will play a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations by ensuring material flow and production processes run smoothly. Your work directly impacts production output, product quality, and overall team performance while reinforcing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is a 3rd Shift position.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Operate equipment and perform tasks to meet production schedules and output goals.
  • Move, stage, and supply materials to keep production running without interruption.
  • Perform visual and basic quality checks to ensure product standards are met.
  • Maintain your work area using 5S standards to ensure organization and cleanliness.
  • Monitor equipment and escalate any issues impacting safety, quality, or production.
  • Work closely with your team to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Assist with changeovers, setups, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and wear required PPE at all times.

What We're Looking For

Required

  • High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
  • Basic math and communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience in rubber manufacturing or similar industry.
  • Knowledge of 5S or lean manufacturing principles.
  • Machinist or mechanical aptitude experience.
  • Previous production or manufacturing experience.

  • This position is in a manufacturing environment without climate control; employees may be exposed to hot or cold temperatures depending on the season.
  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and moving equipment.
  • Frequent standing and walking.
  • Lift 50+ pounds consistently, bend, kneel, stand in one position for eight (8) hours or more
  • Required use of PPE.

What You'll Get from Us

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.