Machine Operator 1st shift

Generac; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a capable candidate to operate and maintain basic machinery at a steady rate while ensuring quality and safety. The role involves understanding product assembly and its business impact, plus continuous learning of procedures as changes occur.

Responsibilities include safe lifting, reading blueprints, training others when needed, and cross-training across departments to flex to different stations as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience operating relevant machinery.
• Ability to pass the basic assessment test.
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to work in a team.
• Able to use basic hand tools with precision.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate and maintain basic machinery independently at a defined rate with proper quality.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products assembled and how they impact the business.
• Continuously learn the principles, practices, and processes of the job as changes require.
• Safely handle materials utilizing proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists/lift tables.
• Understand machine guarding and safe operation of machinery.
• Communicate hazards and/or equipment issues with leadership.
• May occasionally provide basic training to employees as needed.
• Cross train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed.

Skills

Read blueprints

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Communication

Hand tools

Assessment test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Job Requirements

• Proficiently operate and maintain basic machinery independently at a defined rate with proper quality


• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products assembled and how they impact the business.


• Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of the job as changes require.


• Safely handle materials utilizing proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists/lift tables.


• Understand machine guarding and safe operation of machinery.


• Communicate hazards and/or equipment issues with leadership.


• May occasionally provide basic training to employees as needed


• Cross train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Major Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate and maintain basic machinery independently at a defined rate with proper quality


• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products assembled and how they impact the business.


• Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of the job as changes require.


• Safely handle materials utilizing proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists/lift tables.


• Understand machine guarding and safe operation of machinery.


• Communicate hazards and/or equipment issues with leadership.


• May occasionally provide basic training to employees as needed


• Cross train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Education

• High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience operating relevant machinery or equivalent

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to pass the basic assessment test


• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints


• Detail oriented and organized.


• Work in a team environment in a professional manner


• Effectively communicate


• Utilize applicable hand tools with precision.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Ability to read blueprints/Diagrams, tape measure by millimeters and inches, dial caliper, and any other measuring instruments as needed and complete Measurement Quality Check sheet.


• Ability to understand and execute basic standard machining procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use basic hand tools.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints/Diagrams, tape measure by millimeters and inches, dial caliper, and any other measuring instruments as needed and complete Measurement Quality Check sheet.


• Ability to understand and execute basic standard machining procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use basic hand tools.