Tangent

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Tangent
Location: Montgomery, Illinois
Shop Type: OEM / Production Manufacturing
Industries Served: Marine, Park & Recreation, Agriculture, Commercial Construction
Typical Work: Production manufacturing with engineered custom solutions
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling & Turning (tooling and die manufacturing)
Materials: Recycled plastics, engineered composite materials, tooling steels
Certifications: (Not publicly listed)
Shift Environment: Structured production environment (day shift operations)

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About Tangent

Founded in 2003, Tangent is one of the most experienced and reliable manufacturers in the recycled plastic lumber industry. Headquartered in Montgomery, Illinois, Tangent transforms recycled materials into durable, weather-resistant, environmentally responsible building products used across marine, recreation, agricultural, and commercial construction markets.

But Tangent is more than a manufacturer.

Innovation, sustainability, and service are the foundation of the company. With patented woodgrain technology and custom-engineered materials, Tangent continues pushing the boundaries of alternative materials in construction and infrastructure applications.

At its core, Tangent combines in-house engineering expertise with disciplined manufacturing processes to deliver consistent, high-quality results — while keeping millions of pounds of plastic out of landfills.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists and manufacturing professionals at Tangent support:

Part & Tooling Types:

• Precision tools and dies used in extrusion manufacturing
• Custom components supporting recycled plastic production

Production Style:

• Ongoing production manufacturing
• Continuous improvement-driven operations

Typical Focus:

• Process optimization
• Quality consistency
• Equipment reliability

Materials:

• Tooling steels
• Engineered recycled plastic compounds

Tangent’s machining roles are directly tied to the performance of its extrusion systems — meaning skilled tradespeople play a critical role in product quality and production efficiency.

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Manufacturing Capabilities

• Extrusion manufacturing of recycled plastic lumber
• Custom-engineered material solutions
• Tooling and die manufacturing support
• Production-focused manufacturing operations

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Engineering & Innovation

Tangent’s in-house engineering team works closely with production to:

• Develop new product applications
• Improve manufacturing processes
• Support custom construction and infrastructure solutions
• Solve complex project challenges

Machinists working at Tangent operate in an environment where engineering collaboration and practical problem-solving go hand in hand.

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Sustainability & Quality Commitment

Sustainability isn’t marketing language at Tangent — it’s operational reality.

• Millions of pounds of plastic diverted from landfills
• Lifecycle-focused manufacturing processes
• Environmentally conscious material innovation

The company promotes a holistic green-building approach, ensuring positive environmental impact from raw material processing to finished product installation.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Tangent

Machinists and manufacturing professionals value:

• A mission-driven company focused on sustainability
• Long-term production stability
• Engineering collaboration
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvement
• A culture built on innovation, service, and practical problem-solving

Tangent positions manufacturing professionals as contributors — not just machine operators.

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Open CNC & Manufacturing Jobs

Tangent is currently hiring CNC machining and manufacturing professionals in Montgomery, Illinois.

👉 View current CNC and manufacturing jobs at Tangent on hireCNC.