Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

Vertiv Corporation; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a reliable Punch Operator to join our manufacturing team in a fast-paced plant environment. The role emphasizes consistent quality, attention to detail, and adherence to safety guidelines, with daily duties assigned by a team leader.

The successful candidate will set up, operate, and adjust punch equipment, read blueprints, and verify measurements using calipers and micrometers, contributing to on-time production and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous Punch Operator experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, operate, and adjust punch machines to produce quality parts.
• Use calipers and micrometers to verify part dimensions.
• Follow drawings or work orders and read blueprints for production.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping and quality standards on the production floor.
• Work with team to meet daily production goals and support overtime as needed.

Skills

Punch press experience

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Blueprint reading

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Punch Operator to join our manufacturing team. The Punch Operator should have a steady work history that shows commitment, quality, and reliability to their work. You will report promptly to your team leader for your daily duties and will work with your team to ensure that the production goals are reached.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set-up, operate, and adjust machines and equipment as needed to produce quality parts.
• Use of calipers, micrometers, and tape measures to ensure quality standards
• Follow drawings or work orders as provided by a team leader.
• Read/interpret blueprints and make minor adjustments as necessary
• Must be able to maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all safety rules and procedures.
• Must work efficiently while keeping safety, quality and production standards in mind at all times.
• To promote a team-oriented atmosphere at all times.
• Any other task asked by the leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience operating Punch Operator
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• This position may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motion, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work is performed in a production environment where safety gear (gloves, eye protection, steel-toed footwear, etc.) is required.
• Flexibility to work overtime, shifts, or weekends as needed to support production demands.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work areas safely as required by the position

Work Environment

The employee will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to:

• The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure
• Varying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.
• Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.
• Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].