Machine Operator II – Cheraw

Jobtailor; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cheraw, SC seeks a manufacturing operator to support production—setting up and running medium complex machinery per work orders.

You will monitor production status, inspect parts for defects, and assist maintenance to minimize downtime, while strictly following safety rules and PPE usage.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, English communication skills, ability to lift, and reading blueprints preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; eligible to work in the US.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and write clear English.
• Operate medium complex machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Good visual acuity and ability to lift medium-heavy objects.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Experience with power tools preferred.
• Blueprint reading preferred.
• Minimum 1 year operating machines in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines for the production program by tooling and parametrization according to work order information.
• Check production status within and between sequences and act on deviations.
• Operate and control machine/production processes following documented procedures.
• Inspect manufactured parts, identify defects, discard defective parts, and follow protocol.
• Support maintenance in repair, downtime prevention, and machine inspections.
• Follow safety and production rules and use PPE at all times.

Skills

Machine Operation

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Defect Identification

Tooling

Parametrization

Production Process Control

Medium-Heavy Object Lifting

Verbal Instruction Following

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED Equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

PPE

Job description

• Prepare machines for the production program by tooling and parametrization according to work order information
• Check production status within and in between each production sequence and take action in case of deviations
• Perform operations while controlling machine/production processes and follow documented procedures and processes
• Inspect manufactured parts, identify defects, discard defective parts, and follow proper protocol
• Support maintenance in the repair, prevention of downtime, and inspection of machines
• Follow all safety and production rules and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and write clear communication in English
• Ability to operate medium complex machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Good visual acuity
• Ability to lift medium-heavy objects if required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
• Experience working with power tools (preferred)
• Ability to read Blueprints (preferred)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience of operating machines in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating medium complex machinery and adhering to safety protocols while ensuring quality control through inspection and defect identification. Capable of following detailed instructions and communicating effectively in English within a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Machine Operation
• Blueprint Reading
• Power Tool Experience
• Quality Inspection
• Safety Protocol Adherence

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Machine Operation
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Inspection
• Defect Identification
• Tooling
• Parametrization
• Production Process Control
• Medium-Heavy Object Lifting
• Verbal Instruction Following
• Written Communication

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Clear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• Production Program
• Safety Rules
• Downtime Prevention
• Visual Acuity

Tools & Technologies

• Power Tools
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)