Machine Operator

hsp-grid; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Diversity days

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

HSP US in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Machine Operator to set up, operate, and maintain PLC-controlled converting or winding machines according to production orders. You\'ll adjust parameters, interpret drawings, and perform in-process inspections to ensure quality and safety.

Join a fast-growing team focused on innovation and operational excellence. The role offers strong pay, health coverage, PTO including diversity days, and opportunities to grow within a building energy technology company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical training or apprenticeship in industrial mechanics, machine operation, or manufacturing technology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating industrial machinery such as paper converting equipment, film/foil winding machines, slitters, laminators, or rewinders.
• Transformer coil winding or similar precision winding equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to independently set up and optimize equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, routings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• High attention to detail, quality focus, and cost awareness.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and effective in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust manual, semi-automatic, and PLC-controlled converting or winding equipment according to production orders and work instructions.
• Configure and optimize machine parameters such as speed, tension, width, alignment, and cut length.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, BOMs, and production specifications.
• Perform precision converting/winding using paper, crepe, film, laminates, insulation tapes, and other specialty materials.
• Load, align, and secure materials on mandrels, shafts, cores, or tubes with accuracy.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify dimensions, surface quality, and compliance.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measurement tools.
• Complete production reporting in SAP, including confirmations, quantities, scrap, and labeling.
• Cut, secure, tape, and label finished components following SOPs and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues such as material feed problems, tension variation, wrinkling, telescoping, and machine performance.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Report deviations and support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA standards and lockout/tagout requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Safety minded

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical training/apprenticeship in industrial mechanics

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Machine Operator

Be part of building something extraordinary

HSP US: Building the Future of Energy

At HSP US, we're looking for motivated, goal-oriented engineering professionals who want to grow theircareers while contributing to high-impact work in the energy sector. If you're energized by technicalproblem-solving, customer collaboration, and creating tailored engineering solutions, this role is for you.As a fast-growing operation, we are building state-of-the-art production capabilities, cutting-edgeprocesses, and a high-performance culture centered around quality, safety, and innovation. Joining our team means being part of a once-in-a-generation start-up environment where you help lay thefoundation for operational excellence for years to come.

What We Are Looking For!

• Set up, operate, and adjust manual, semi-automatic, and PLC-controlled converting or windingequipment according to production orders and work instructions.
• Configure and optimize machine parameters such as speed, tension, width, alignment, and cutlength.
• Interpret technicaldrawings, schematics, BOMs, and production specifications.
• Perform precisionconverting/winding using paper, crepe, film, laminates, insulation tapes,and other specialty materials.
• Load, align, and securematerials on mandrels, shafts, cores, or tubes with accuracy.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify dimensions, surface quality, and compliance.
• Use calipers, micrometers,gauges, and other precision measurement tools.
• Complete productionreporting in SAP, including confirmations, quantities, scrap, and labeling.
• Cut, secure, tape, and label finished components following SOPs and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues suchas material feed problems, tension variation, wrinkling, telescoping, and machine performance.
• Perform routinemaintenance and minor mechanical adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Report deviations and support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Follow all safetyprocedures, including OSHA standards and lockout/tagout requirements.

What You Will Bring!

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical training, tradeschool certification, or apprenticeship in industrial mechanics, machineoperation, or manufacturing technology.
• Minimum 3 years ofexperience operating industrial machinery such as: Paper converting equipment, Film/foil winding machines, Slitters, laminators, orrewinders.
• Transformer coil windingor similar precision winding equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitudeand ability to independently set up and optimize equipment.
• Ability to read andinterpret technical drawings, routings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• High attention to detail,quality focus, and cost awareness.
• Confident use of SAP orsimilar ERP systems for production tracking.
• Dependable,safety-focused, and effective in a team-oriented manufacturingenvironment.
  

What you can expect from HSP!

We offer numerous benefits for our employees.

Innovation in Action

Work with cutting edge technology and state of the art equipment in a culture obsessed with doing things better every day.

Growth Opportunity

Build, shape, and elevate a fast growing operation-your impact starts on day one.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Earn strong pay, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO including diversity days to celebrate what matters to you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. HSPUS provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or any other protectedstatus. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and drive better outcomes.

For our innovative work, we need many different perspectives - and therefore many different people from different backgrounds.

Nils von Dietman Managing Director (HSP US)