Manufacturing Machine Operator

PMQ Services, LLC; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 28,461 - 37,622; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for non-local candidates

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Goose Creek, SC seeks a Manufacturing Machine Operator to operate and maintain various machine tools. Candidates should have 5 years of related experience and a High School diploma or GED. Responsibilities include setting up machines, performing maintenance, and assuring quality control. The position is contract-based, offering $20.66-$27.31 hourly with a shift from 6 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, and 6 AM to 2:30 PM on Friday. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience is required.
• Experience with machine tools such as lathes, power mills, and drills is preferred.
• Ability to operate numerically controlled machines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of machine tools and equipment.
• Set up and adjust machining machines as needed.
• Check work for quality using gauges and fixtures.

Skills

Operating light-duty bench or floor-type machine tools

Adjusting and performing maintenance on machines

Monitoring and verifying quality

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certification in assigned area

Job description

Manufacturing Machine Operator

Manufacturing, Goose Creek, South Carolina – Contract, starting Feb 17, 2026

Pay: $20.66-$27.31 hourly and per diem offered to non-local candidates

Location: Goose Creek, SC

Duration: 6+ Years

Requirements: 5 years of related experience with High School diploma/GED and/or certification in assigned area preferred

Background check: Background check and hair follicle drug test is required

Citizenship: US citizenship is required

Description: Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills or punch presses, power brakes, shears or saws. May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Shift: 1st – 6AM to 4:30PM Mon–Thurs / 6AM to 2:30PM Fri