Hone Operator

Danfoss; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Easley, SC is hiring a 2nd shift Hone Operator responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines in the Hone Cell, focusing on quality parts and process control.

You’ll work in a climate-controlled facility with strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, plus benefits from day one and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED or manufacturing experience.
• Understand dimensional requirements and produce parts that meet specifications.
• Basic math skills with the ability to calculate clearance in decimals.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up machine in accordance with setup matrix and best practice.
• Adjust hone tooling to achieve quality parts and understand SPC basics.
• Use precision gage tools and measuring equipment.
• Visually inspect equipment and perform oil checks to maintain honing machinery.
• Assist in unloading and storing raw material and perform required inspections.

Skills

Math skills

Dimensional understanding

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss in Easley, SC has an opening for a 2nd Shift Hone Operator. At Danfoss we build high quality, state-of-the-art hydraulic pumps and motors to achieve more with less power agricultural and construction machinery. We engineer impact where it counts, from the farms that feed to the modern city. The Hone Operatoris responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines in the Hone Cell.

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss in Easley, SC has an opening for a 2nd Shift Hone Operator. At Danfoss we build high quality, state-of-the-art hydraulic pumps and motors to achieve more with less power agricultural and construction machinery. We engineer impact where it counts, from the farms that feed to the modern city. The Hone Operatoris responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines in the Hone Cell. Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year's. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encouraging career growth within our facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up machine in accordance with setup matrix and best practice. Understands the different settings and adjustments available on the hone machines.
• Able to set and adjust hone tooling to achieve quality parts. Understands the basics of statistical process control and the use of control limits.
• Comfortable using precision gage tools and measuring equipment.
• Responsible for visually inspecting equipment, complete oil checks, or other inspection methods required to ensure honing equipment is maintained to an acceptable level.
• Assist in unloading and storing raw material as required. Able to flex the coin/plug, wash or chip inspect as required.

What We're Looking For

• High School Education or GED or have manufacturing experience.
• Must understand dimensional requirements and the importance of producing parts that meet specifications.
• Must have basic math skills with the ability to calculate clearance in decimals.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Want to know more? Please visit our FAQ Page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.