Auto Hot Press Operator 2nd Shift

Husqvarnagroup; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full benefits package

401(k) with matching

Employee purchase discount on Husqvara

Education assistance

Paid parental leave

And more

Job summary

Auto Hot Press Operator at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC, you will operate tooling, equipment, and materials for hot press sintering of powdered metal diamond segments. You’ll assemble required tooling and parts inside mold frames for sintering, ensuring quality production for blade and bit manufacturing.

Shift is 2nd shift, Mon-Fri 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. You will follow safety and quality procedures and maintain equipment between production runs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift/push/pull as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, disassemble, and store graphite mold assemblies.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and select hot pressing programs per work orders.
• Perform quality checks, including micrometer measurements and hardness/density tests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adherence to guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Hardness testers

Precision balances

Job description

Last date to apply:

We are continuously accepting applications

Auto Hot Press Operator at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC, you will operate tooling, equipment, and materials for hot press sintering of powdered metal diamond segments. You’ll assemble required tooling and parts inside mold frames for sintering, ensuring quality production for blade and bit manufacturing.

SHIFT:

2nd shift, Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Methods:

• Prepare, assemble, disassemble, and store graphite mold assemblies.
• Sort and separate mold parts from completed segments.
• Comply with EPA, environmental, and OSHA safety regulations.

Machinery:

• Select and organize proper tooling for production.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and select hot pressing programs per work orders.
• Clean equipment between production runs.

Measurements:

• Perform quality checks, including micrometer measurements and hardness/density tests.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to refine inspection techniques.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to guidelines.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic industrial math and metric system proficiency.
• Understanding of diamond tool design, micrometers, hardness testers, and precision balances.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift/push/pull as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to manufacturing environments, powdered metals, and sharp components.
• PPE required per OSHA regulations.
• Frequent lifting (up to 30 lbs.), occasional lifting (up to 40 lbs.), and prolonged standing on concrete floors.
• Adherence to daily, weekly, and monthly production deadlines.

We Offer:

• A competitive hourly rate.
• A full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, at date of hire.
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting.
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products.
• An education assistance program.
• Paid parental leave.
• . . . and more!

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.