Auto Hot Press Operator 2nd Shift

Husqvarna Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee purchase discount

Education assistance program

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

And more!

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Columbia, SC is seeking an Auto Hot Press Operator. In this role, you will operate and manage tooling and equipment for the production of diamond segments, ensuring quality and adherence to safety regulations. The position includes responsibilities like preparing mold assemblies and conducting quality checks. A high school diploma is preferred, along with basic industrial math skills. The company offers competitive hourly rates and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Understanding of diamond tool design, micrometers, hardness testers, and precision balances.
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift/push/pull as required.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, disassemble, and store graphite mold assemblies.
• Perform quality checks, including micrometer measurements and hardness/density tests.
• Select and organize proper tooling for production.
• Select and organize proper tooling for production.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and select hot pressing programs per work orders.
• Clean equipment between production runs.
• Perform quality checks, including micrometer measurements and hardness/density tests.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to refine inspection techniques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic industrial math

Precision balances

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

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, Monday – Friday, 2:30-11:00 p.m. with occasional overtime and some Saturdays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.