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Production Associate

MillenniTek
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

Seeking associates who are interested in working first, second, third, or weekend shifts.

MillenniTEK is a trusted advanced ceramic materials manufacturer that provides products used to create safe and reliable energy for millions of people worldwide. With private equity backing by Pelican Energy Partners, we are a premier supplier providing safety related ceramic solutions to global companies specializing in energy production. Since 2010, our experienced engineering, quality, and production teams worked tirelessly to provide custom products of the highest NQA-1 quality on time and within budget. Our leadership team includes material scientists, quality experts, and ceramic engineers that focus on our customers’ needs.

Job Title: Production Associate

Position Summary

Entry-level Production Operator responsible for safely operating and maintaining production equipment in a manufacturing environment while meeting quality, safety, and production standards. Performs equipment setup and operation, inspects products using precision measuring tools, completes production documentation, and maintains a clean and organized work area. And supports, cross-trained to operate multiple production machines, follows environmental, health, and safety procedures, and collaborates with team members across shifts to ensure efficient production and consistent product quality.

Job description:

Essential Functions: and other duties as assigned

  • WORK SAFELY WITH SAFETY ALWAYS IN MIND
  • Operates & maintains production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
  • Ability to be cross trained and safely operate any production machinery
  • Requires the ability to use and understand measuring devices such as calipers, run-out gauges, etc.
  • Maintain production output that meet company expectations
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities with some supervision required
  • Entry level position for Production

Primary Responsibilities: and other duties as assigned

  • Operate production machinery and computers
  • Responsible for in- process quality and rejects product outside of specifications
  • Operate within work station procedures and environmental, health and safety procedures
  • Handle various chemicals, including solvents, safely
  • Complete production logs, forms, and route cards
  • Communicate with operators from other shifts
  • Clean and maintain work area
  • Turn off equipment when not in use
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

  • Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
  • Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required
  • Previous production or related work experience not required, but 1 - 3 years of related experience preferred

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Machinery operation and chemical handling requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses/goggles, hearing protectors, gloves and respirators. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry and open-toe shoes are not permitted.

This list is not exhaustive and may be modified at the sole discretion of MillenniTEK at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities; please contact our HR team at 865-966-2170 if you need assistance during the application process.

Work Location: In person

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