Wednesday 14th May 2025

TPG Plastics, Murray State Partner To Provide Student Worker Positions

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Murray, Ky.–TPG Plastics LLC and Murray State University’s School of Engineering recently held an  informational session for students regarding TPG’s newest student worker positions and a collaboration between both entities. TPG Plastics is a LLC manufacturer and designer that forms plastic engineering parts.

“This partnership with TPG is a huge opportunity for students in the School of Engineering to get real work experience. It will give 18-20 students day-to-day, hands-on engineering experience in the production of plastic components. We truly appreciate TPG Plastics’ leadership and management involving Murray State. I believe that this can expand beyond the School of Engineering, but we certainly want to begin by providing students with positions that they need,” said Dr. Danny Claiborne, Chair of the School of Engineering.

Eighteen to twenty positions will be filled and these students will be working as machine operators. Machine attendants will operate a blow molding machine in the most efficient manner to produce quality plastic parts. This job is all about troubleshooting and getting products out.

This student work opportunity will be offered during the weekends only and pay differs depending on shift times.

  • First shift (8 a.m. until 4 p.m.) – $14.00/hour

  • Second shift (4 p.m. until 12 a.m.) –  $14.30/hour

  • Third shift (12 a.m. until 8 a.m. ) – $14.50/hour

These hourly jobs could lead to internship opportunities and, furthermore, the internships will turn into full-time jobs.

“We’re very excited to bring this to Murray State University students. We offer a safe learning experience and all engineering students are eligible to seek interest in our new student worker program,” said Pavel Smyshlyaev, Owner and Chief Financial Officer of TPG Plastics LLC.

About Murray State University: Since 1922, Murray State University has provided a collaborative, opportunity-rich living and learning community that fosters personal growth and professional success through a high-quality college experience. Students receive support from inspiring faculty and staff and will join a distinctive campus community — the Racer Family. With nearly 10,000 students, Murray State prepares the next generation of leaders to join more than 75,000 successful alumni who make a difference in their community, across the country and around the world. We are Racers. The University’s main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky, and includes five regional campuses in Ft. Campbell, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah. To learn more about Murray State University, please visit murraystate.edu.

Photo, from left: Dr. Danny Claiborne, Chair of the School of Engineering;  JT Hearn, TPG Plastics LLC engineer in charge of maintenance; and Pavel Smyshlyaev, Owner and Chief Financial Officer of TPG Plastics LLC.

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