Machine Operator

Sandvik; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant in Westminster, SC is seeking a Machine Operator II to set up and operate machines, ensuring products meet blueprints and quality standards. You will work with CNC equipment, robot systems, and precision measurement tools in a safe, collaborative environment.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, ability to read blueprints, and a strong mechanical aptitude. This is a 2nd shift position with competitive pay and a path for skill development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• 1–3 years of experience in a mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience with CNC-controlled equipment, automation, or robotic systems.
• Familiarity with precision measuring devices and quality inspection processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Select and prioritize production jobs using the Sites Control System or as directed by leadership.
• Set up equipment by following work instructions, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Develop and adjust basic CNC programs to support production requirements.
• Adjust machine parameters and perform required robot calibrations.
• Verify process capability using SPC and other control methods.
• Utilize process-specific measurement systems to ensure products meet specifications.
• Perform visual inspections to verify all products meet established quality standards.
• Monitor operations to ensure processes achieve established efficiency and utilization targets.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities in partnership with peers, supervisors, and engineers.
• Perform routine equipment and tooling maintenance, including evaluating tooling conditions and requirements.
• Support team development by assisting with training and skill-building activities for less experienced operators.
• Understand and properly utilize the robotic transport system as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including completion of daily housekeeping responsibilities.
• Foster a positive work environment through teamwork, communication, collaboration, and respect across all departments.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.

Skills

Reading blueprints

CNC programming

Robotics

Quality inspection

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Robotics

Quality measurement devices

Job description

Machine Operator II

Sandvik Coromant In Westminster, SC Is Looking For A Machine Operator

Are you a mechanically inclined professional looking to grow your career in advanced manufacturing? We are seeking a Machine Operator II to set up and operate machines while ensuring products meet blueprint specifications and quality standards. In this role, you will work with precision manufacturing equipment, quality measurement systems, and automated processes to help deliver high-quality products in a safe, efficient, and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Select and prioritize production jobs using the Sites Control System or as directed by leadership.
• Set up equipment by following work instructions, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Develop and adjust basic CNC programs to support production requirements.
• Adjust machine parameters and perform required robot calibrations.
• Verify process capability using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other control methods.
• Utilize process-specific measurement systems to ensure products meet specifications.
• Perform visual inspections to verify all products meet established quality standards.
• Monitor operations to ensure processes achieve established efficiency and utilization targets.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities in partnership with peers, supervisors, and engineers.
• Perform routine equipment and tooling maintenance, including evaluating tooling conditions and requirements.
• Support team development by assisting with training and skill-building activities for less experienced operators.
• Understand and properly utilize the robotic transport system as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including completion of daily housekeeping responsibilities.
• Foster a positive work environment through teamwork, communication, collaboration, and respect across all departments.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• 1–3 years of experience in a mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience with CNC-controlled equipment, automation, or robotic systems.
• Familiarity with precision measuring devices and quality inspection processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Shift: Work Hours: 2nd (3:00PM to 11:15PM)
• Pay Classification: W2 ($17.00 to $29.24)
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States.
• Sandvik cannot provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this role, now or in the future.
• This position is onsite in Westminster, South Carolina.
• Remote, hybrid, or international work arrangements are not available.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Why Sandvik Coromant? Sandvik Coromant is a world-class manufacturing team where innovation, precision, safety, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing, and build a rewarding career with an industry leader.

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive health, dental, and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement.

Be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.

Want to make a real difference on a global scale? With a presence in 150 countries, we are dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable and innovative engineering.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your career, you're at the right place. Our core business is supplying tooling solutions to the world’s engineering industries. But that’s only one aspect of what we do. With active involvement from those we work with, we develop advanced technologies that elevate productivity, tailor services and processes that mitigate obstacles, and design tools specific to the needs at hand.

More than metal-cutting tool manufacturers, we’re the engineers of tomorrow. Every industry challenge is an invitation to innovate, collaborate and craft solutions that drive progress.

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