2nd Shift Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Columbia is hiring a Machine Operator in the Columbia area on a full-time basis. The role requires operating an industrial saw, reading blueprints, and ensuring precise material cuts with attention to detail.

The position includes working Monday through Friday with shifts that end in the early evening. Experience with saws, forklifts, overhead cranes, and ability to read drawings is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating saws or similar machinery.
• Familiarity with large-scale forklift operation and overhead crane use.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
• Mechanically inclined and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an industrial saw to cut materials to the correct length and size.
• Use large-scale forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and set them on the machine.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and keep the equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Interpret blueprints and input operation requirements to ensure accurate measurements.
• Regularly stand for long periods and handle physical tasks with care.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Saws/industrial machinery

Forklift operation

Overhead crane use

Job description

Express Employment is Hiring Machine Operators in the Columbia Area! This full-time position offers a consistent Monday - Friday with the pay ranging $17-$19hr depending on experience. You will play a vital role in the safe operation of an industrial saw, cutting materials to precise measurements and ensuring high-quality results. Accuracy is key, as you will be working with valuable inventory that requires exceptional attention to detail.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 1:30pm - 11:00pm

Friday schedule from 1:30pm - 6:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate an industrial saw to cut materials to the correct length and size.
• Use large-scale forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and set them on the machine.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and keep the equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Interpret blueprints and input operation requirements to ensure accurate measurements.
• Regularly stand for long periods and handle physical tasks with care.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating saws or similar machinery.
• Familiarity with large-scale forklift operation and overhead crane use.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
• Mechanically inclined and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.