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Utility Operator SWM International life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) United States, California, El Cajon 1306 Fayette Street (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026 Job Description Utility Operator 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. description The Utility Operator is responsible for successful operation of the finishing production of the parts on the production floor.

Primary Responsibilities:

Follows all company established methods, policies, rules, practices, and procedures to ensure employee safety, product quality and efficient operations.

Cleans parts using a variety of techniques required to meet customer specifications

Deburrs, polishes and identify parts

Mount parts on revolving spindle or chuck and hold or move tools such as a file, abrasive stone or cloth against work piece

Use drill presses, notchers and sanders

Clean interior surfaces of holes in tubes

Develop, monitor, and maintain input reports, production reports

Check quality at start of shift and ensure quality of all products throughout shift.

Must be able to use measuring tools to meet specifications

Ability to read basic blueprints

Package product and assemble kits for shipping

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Attention to detail;

Willingness to learn;

Team oriented;

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions;

Communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Up to six months related experience or a combination of education and experience. Manufacturing experience preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee must: Be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds; Regularly required to use hands and stand for longs periods of time. The hourly rate for this position is $18.72 per hour.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones: Medical, dental and vision insurance

Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)

Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage

Paid vacation and competitive personal time off

401(k) savings plan with company match

Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family

Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

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. Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.