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Melt Expansion Operator- 3rd shift

Zeus Industrial Products and Careers
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

Job Summary

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 accurate records-paperwork
  • 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"
  • Reaching: Work level (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

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