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# Machine Operator I (3RD SHIFT) at whitecap

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Smyrna, Tennessee

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: entry

**Posted**
: Sep 2, 2026

## Description

The Manufacturing Machine Operator maintains and operates conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines, including grinders, drills, presses, resistance welders, brake presses, and mechanical power presses. The role also involves checking finished workpieces, completing production documentation, packing materials, loading and unloading, and detecting or correcting machine malfunctions. It requires intermittent physical exertion, exposure to moving machinery and fumes, and typically no travel. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with 0–2 years of relevant experience and CNC manufacturing experience.

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