Production Technician

Aqua Membranes
Aqua Membranes

Product

Knoxville, TN, USA

USD 20-22 / hour

Posted on Aug 20, 2026

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: 5502 Island River Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37914

Company: Aqua Membranes

Website:
www.aquamembranes.com

Position Type: Hourly, Full-Time, 1st Shift, Monday-Friday

JOB PURPOSE

To manufacture new generation reverse osmosis membrane elements. This will include many unit operations including 3D printer operation, element rolling and trimming, fiberglass wrapping and final testing.

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PRINCIPAL WORK ACTIVITIES

  • Program printing system for various patterns
  • Operating and maintaining polymer printing process
  • Measure and cut membrane leaves from rolls based on production order
  • Load and unload materials into printing system
  • Visual quality inspection of printing process
  • Work directly with Aqua Membrane engineers to improve the final product
  • Assemble and roll spiral wound reverse osmosis elements using printed leaves
  • Operate both automated and manual rolling and gluing processes
  • Operate manual and automated cut-off tools to finish elements after rolling
  • Operate semi-automated fiberglass wrapping system for element structure
  • Test each product to ensure performance meets internal specifications
  • Daily activities could include all unit operations or only one
  • Position requires standing and moving most of the day

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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent
  • Automated machine operation (preferred)
  • Microsoft office platforms

  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Self-starter
  • Great team player
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to self-direct activities and decisions on priorities
  • Above average sense of curiosity

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BENEFITS

  • Competitive hourly wage based on experience
  • Health, Dental, Vision (free), Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability
  • Competitive Vacation & Sick Time
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Opportunities for professional development and career

TARGET COMPENSATION

$20-22 per hour DOE with benefits