Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

BorgWarner PDS (USA) Inc.; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a Manufacturing Machinist/M2 to set up and operate CNC machines including lathes, grinders, mills, and drill presses to produce complex metal parts to exact tolerances.

The role requires basic math, ability to read gear charts, and proficiency with calipers and micrometers. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and comply with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic and advanced math skills (fractions, percentages, ratios, geometry, trig) preferred.
• Ability to read gear charts and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines (2–6 axis).
• Set up and adjust fixtures, cutting tools, and tooling offsets.
• Follow work instructions and process sheets for department tasks.
• Verify finished parts with measuring tools to ensure tolerance.
• Support production by meeting daily targets and maintaining quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Reading gear charts

Measuring instruments

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines: lathes, grinders, milling machines and drill presses to machine complex metallic parts to exact customer requirement tolerances.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety, Health, and Physical Requirements

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. repetitively.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area in compliance with 5S.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive motion activities include but not limited to loading machines, unloading machines, standing, lifting, loading/unloading carts.
• All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Duties

• All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
• All employees are responsible for upholding all quality requirements that are communicated specifically to their departments. This includes following the proper steps for a spill procedure.
• All employees are responsible for meeting daily production goals. If the production targets are not met, comments on reason(s) for missed rates are to be input into the pitch charts.
• M2’s should be able to consistently hit production targets for all products in their primary assigned areas.
• M2’s should not have more than 1 AQI on their record for the last 6 months.
• Set up and operate various CNC machines (two to six axis machinery)
• Set up and adjust fixtures, cutting tools, and make tooling offsets on machines.
• Follow work instructions, standardized work, and process sheets that is specific to the department supported by the associate.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and references points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as required
• Use hand-held precision instruments to verify quality: CMM(s), micrometers, calipers, and several gauge types
• Make any adjustments necessary to maintain quality parts within control limits for SPC.
• Read, understand, and execute internal procedures and policies.
• Perform minor PM’s or other machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
• Employees are expected to support machining departments and other areas of the facility as necessary to support production needs.
• Loading and unloading of CNC machinery or assembly stations.
• Packing out finished material into dunnage.
• Manually load, unload and/or maneuver materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, baskets, and shelves on foot and by hand as required.
• Act in accordance with BorgWarner’s Beliefs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

1. Safety 2. Judgement/Decision Making 3. Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills 4. Attendance 5. Attention to detail and accuracy of work 6. High sense of urgency

Education & Experience

Education

High School diploma/GED required, or basic skills assessment required.

Experience

• 6 months of related experience preferred.
• 6 months experience in fast paced industrial lean environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
• Basic and advanced math skills: familiarity with fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, and trigonometry is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret gear charts.
• Ability to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, height gage, scales, and micrometers

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer knowledge.

EEO Statement

“BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.”

Our Culture

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries.