Machine Operator | 1st Shift

USNR; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid Time Off

8 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Job summary

Burton Mill Solutions in Fountain Inn, SC, is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift (Mon-Thu 5a–3p) with overtime potential to join our team. The role reports to the production group and supports the company’s tradition of innovation in steel processing.

You will set up machines, change tooling, read blueprints, perform quality checks, and input data into our ERP System while maintaining accuracy and safety. Excellent teamwork and reliability are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Must be able to do basic math.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and change tooling or saw blades to grind/cut steel.
• Read industrial knife blueprints.
• Perform quality checks and complete SPCs for all assignments.
• Input data into ERP System.
• Wear PPE and work with a high sense of urgency.
• Cross-train to other positions as requested.

Skills

ERP data entry

Microsoft Teams & Email

English reading & speaking

Basic math

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelors or better

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Burton Mill Solutions is a proud division of Wood Technologies International (WTI). In 2021, Burton Mill Solutions and USNR merged to form WTI. In doing so, Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates have become the world’s most comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling which has allowed us to provider an unprecedented range of wood processing technology and technical expertise, including saws and knives, machinery and automation, process engineering, and mill flow.

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.

We are seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift (M-Th 5a - 3p with overtime potential)to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This position works out of our facility in Fountain Inn, SC. Come and grow with us!

Our machine operators expertly use advanced machines and tools to cut, sharpen and grind steel to perfection, transforming raw steel into the razor-sharp edges that power our industry.

Pay range is $20 - $22 per hour | Periods of mandatory overtime is likely.

How you will make a positive impact:

• Set up machines and change tooling or saw blades to grind/cut steel
• Use specialized saws or hand tool
• Use calipers and micrometers, must understand fractions and decimals
• Read industrial knife blueprints
• Perform quality checks
• Complete Statistical Process Control Charts (SPCs) for all assignments
• Forklift Certified (or able to become certified)
• Load and unload steel from machines
• Add coolant and empty swarf
• General cleaning of machines and area
• Work with a high sense of urgency
• Wear all required PPE
• May be required to provide support and training to others
• Active participation in Lean and Safety Training
• Must cross-train to other positions as requested
• Other duties as assigned.

The value you bring:

• Technology:
  • Must accurately input data into ERP System
  • Microsoft: Teams and email
• Able to work with people to troubleshoot problems
• Able to accomplish daily work requirements to meet customer demandsMust be able to speak and read English
• Must be able to do basic math
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

Burton Mill Solutions is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer matching available
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.burtonmill.com.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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