Surgoinsville, TN · On-site
$13.25 - $17/hr
Act as backup shear operator when needed. Keeps equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition at all times Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Able to use hand tools Prior Manufacturing ...
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Surgoinsville, TN · On-site
$13.25 - $17/hr
Act as backup shear operator when needed. Keeps equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition at all times Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Able to use hand tools Prior Manufacturing ...
Union City, TN · On-site
$14 - $18.50/hr
Calender Operator Category: Production • Location: Tennessee (Union City) Titan Internaltional is ... Operate calenders, wind-up units, slitting equipment, shear cutting units, butt splicers, and ...
Union City, TN · On-site
$14 - $18.50/hr
Calender Operator Category: Production • Location: Tennessee (Union City) Titan Internaltional is ... Operate calenders, wind-up units, slitting equipment, shear cutting units, butt splicers, and ...
Ashland City, TN · On-site
Crane, Shear, Loader Qualifications: Qualifications ** To join our team: ** * Crane Operator certification and/or experience is required * Minimum of 1 years of experience operating a crane in a ...
Ashland City, TN · On-site
Crane, Shear, Loader Qualifications: Qualifications ** To join our team: ** * Crane Operator certification and/or experience is required * Minimum of 1 years of experience operating a crane in a ...
Henderson, TN · On-site
$23.12/hr
Brittany Klado Compensation: $23.12 / hour Description The Machine Operator will operate, adjust, and make simple set ups on shear, punch, drill, saw, thread or similar machines from raw steel stock.
Henderson, TN · On-site
$23.12/hr
Brittany Klado Compensation: $23.12 / hour Description The Machine Operator will operate, adjust, and make simple set ups on shear, punch, drill, saw, thread or similar machines from raw steel stock.
The Machine Operator will operate, adjust, and make simple set ups on shear, punch, drill, saw, thread or similar machines from raw steel stock. This position is for 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday from ...
The Machine Operator will operate, adjust, and make simple set ups on shear, punch, drill, saw, thread or similar machines from raw steel stock. This position is for 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday from ...
Henderson, TN · On-site
$23.12/hr
The Machine Operator will operate, adjust, and make simple set ups on shear, punch, drill, saw, thread or similar machines from raw steel stock. This position is for 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday from ...
Henderson, TN · On-site
$23.12/hr
The Machine Operator will operate, adjust, and make simple set ups on shear, punch, drill, saw, thread or similar machines from raw steel stock. This position is for 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday from ...
La Vergne, TN · On-site
$15.75 - $20.50/hr
Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Operate stamping press
La Vergne, TN · On-site
$15.75 - $20.50/hr
Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Operate stamping press
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$18.25 - $21.50/hr
Tractor Operator The Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$18.25 - $21.50/hr
Tractor Operator The Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$20.71/hr
Tractor Operator The Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$20.71/hr
Tractor Operator The Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$18.25 - $21.50/hr
Tractor Operator The Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$18.25 - $21.50/hr
Tractor Operator The Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
Jackson, TN · On-site
$22/hr
Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (mobile shear and grapple and magnet ... Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles. * Ability to operate equipment under varying ...
Jackson, TN · On-site
$22/hr
Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (mobile shear and grapple and magnet ... Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles. * Ability to operate equipment under varying ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$20.71/hr
Tractor OperatorThe Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
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Kingsport, TN · On-site
$20.71/hr
Tractor OperatorThe Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$18.25 - $21.50/hr
... and PTO Tractor Operator The Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$18.25 - $21.50/hr
... and PTO Tractor Operator The Tractor Operator performs tasks that primarily require physical ... shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job ...
La Vergne, TN · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
... shears, and nibblers. Additionally, they should be skilled in operating a jib crane, utilizing an ID/OD calculator wheel, and running a computer tag program. WORKING CONDITIONS: The primary work ...
La Vergne, TN · On-site
$16 - $19.50/hr
... shears, and nibblers. Additionally, they should be skilled in operating a jib crane, utilizing an ID/OD calculator wheel, and running a computer tag program. WORKING CONDITIONS: The primary work ...
Loudon, TN · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates basic machine shop equipment to saw, cut, drill, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten aluminum and steel material to produce production and non ...
Loudon, TN · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates basic machine shop equipment to saw, cut, drill, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten aluminum and steel material to produce production and non ...
Loudon, TN · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates basic machine shop equipment to saw, cut, drill, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten aluminum and steel material to produce production and non ...
Loudon, TN · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates basic machine shop equipment to saw, cut, drill, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten aluminum and steel material to produce production and non ...
Parsons, TN · On-site
$13.75 - $16.25/hr
The Sheet Metal Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining sheet ... This role involves working with press brake, shear, punch press, CNC, and roll former. This role ...
Parsons, TN · On-site
$13.75 - $16.25/hr
The Sheet Metal Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining sheet ... This role involves working with press brake, shear, punch press, CNC, and roll former. This role ...
$19.53/hr
Operating a Press Brake and/or Shear * Turns handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade * Positions and clamps stops and side guides to set length and angle of cut * Lifts workpiece ...
$19.53/hr
Operating a Press Brake and/or Shear * Turns handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade * Positions and clamps stops and side guides to set length and angle of cut * Lifts workpiece ...
$19.53/hr
Operating a Press Brake and/or Shear * Turns handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade * Positions and clamps stops and side guides to set length and angle of cut * Lifts workpiece ...
$19.53/hr
Operating a Press Brake and/or Shear * Turns handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade * Positions and clamps stops and side guides to set length and angle of cut * Lifts workpiece ...
Milan, TN · On-site
$13.50 - $17.50/hr
Set-up and operate machines such as punch presses, gang presses, power brakes, shears, rolling ... Trains and instructs other operators in changeovers, trouble-shooting, and material handling
Milan, TN · On-site
$13.50 - $17.50/hr
Set-up and operate machines such as punch presses, gang presses, power brakes, shears, rolling ... Trains and instructs other operators in changeovers, trouble-shooting, and material handling
$12.44 - $13.43
12% of jobs
$13.43 - $14.42
5% of jobs
$14.42 - $15.41
4% of jobs
$15.70 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.41 - $16.40
13% of jobs
The median wage is $17.39 / hr.
$16.40 - $17.39
16% of jobs
$17.39 - $18.39
19% of jobs
$18.81 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.39 - $19.38
14% of jobs
$19.38 - $20.37
10% of jobs
$20.37 - $21.36
5% of jobs
$21.36 - $22.35
1% of jobs
$22.35 - $23.34
1% of jobs
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A Shear Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining power shears or cutting machines to trim, cut, or shear metal or other materials to specified dimensions. They read work orders, adjust machine settings, and ensure precise cuts while maintaining safety standards. Shear Operators also inspect finished pieces for accuracy, perform routine maintenance on equipment, and may assist in material handling or production workflows. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and adherence to workplace safety regulations.
To excel as a Shear Operator, you need proficiency in reading blueprints, measuring materials, and operating industrial shearing machines, often backed by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with metalworking machinery, basic mechanical maintenance, and industry safety certifications like OSHA are frequently required. Detail orientation, good hand-eye coordination, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure precise material cutting, safe workplace practices, and efficient production workflows.
Shear Operators often work with heavy materials and must pay close attention to detail to ensure precise cuts and minimize waste, which can be physically demanding and mentally focused work. They may also have to adapt quickly to changing production schedules and handle minor equipment troubleshooting as issues arise. Working effectively as part of a team with other machine operators, welders, and supervisors is essential. Staying up-to-date on safety protocols and regular equipment maintenance is another challenge, but it helps ensure both personal and team safety on the job.
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$13.25 - $17/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 19 days ago
Sets up and operates the Forge Press, electric furnace, various presses, and forklift truck to produce a variety of forgings to customer specifications and requirements.
Keeps equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition at all times
Requirements:High School Diploma or GED
Able to use hand tools
Prior Manufacturing experience preferred
