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Press Operator

Scapa Tapes North America
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

This position will allow the successful candidate to apply their knowledge, learn new skills, and work as part of a team in a clean, safe environment. The ideal candidate has 2 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, pays close attention to detail, and is committed to workplace safety.

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

Responsibilities:
* Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
* Perform inspections to ensure the product meets stringent quality standards and customer specifications.
* Read, analyze, and interpret customer drawings, measurements, and tolerances, including blueprints.
* Produce dimensionally accurate medical or non-medical products.
* Adjust gear ratios and re-registration within the press.
* Track time and materials used at the press by entering data in the job costing module (SAP).
* Perform preventative maintenance on equipment per engineering procedures and ensure maintenance logs are up to date.
* Operate /monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
* Load and unload items on the production line, including packaging or unpacking products.
* Inspect products for defects and pull items off the line before they proceed further in the production process.
* Works with manufacturing staff on quality and production-related issues.
* Possesses the ability to read and understand ruler and traceability records.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School Diploma/GED
* Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions
* Ability to read blueprints and take measurements with a ruler
* Experience operating machinery and performing inspections in a similar function or environment
* Display knowledge of key areas of the manufacturing process
* Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general production records and procedures

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.


An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or other protected status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. SWM International is committed to help individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce, and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.

 

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