Manufacturing Technician – Cross‑Train & Elevate Quality

Socket.dev; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Graniteville, SC, seeks a dependable Production Associate to support daily manufacturing tasks and maintain safety, quality, and efficiency across work centers. You will operate standard equipment and assist with material handling in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have hands-on experience with hand/power tools, and possess basic mechanical aptitude. Lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment is preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read measurements.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently to meet daily production targets.
• Assist with setup, loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming tasks.
• Perform material handling and housekeeping to maintain clean work areas.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Support operators by monitoring outputs and reporting issues promptly.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading measurements

Basic mechanical aptitude

Lean principles awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Socket.dev in Graniteville, SC, seeks a dependable Production Associate to support daily manufacturing tasks and maintain safety, quality, and efficiency across work centers. You will operate standard equipment and assist with material handling in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have hands-on experience with hand/power tools, and possess basic mechanical aptitude. Lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus.