Technician II - Machine Operator Weekend Shift

About the Role

The Fabrication Technician fabricates steel, aluminum, and cast metal parts according to blueprint specifications while collaborating with team members to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role is situated in an environment that encourages creativity, invention, and discovery, allowing professionals to reach their full potential. Key duties include reading travel documents, blueprints, and oral or written instructions to set up, operate, and periodically maintain machines such as shears, Finn Power presses, Prima presses, horizontal press brakes/benders, and Trumpf lasers. The technician monitors job progress, communicates concerns, conducts root‑cause analysis for quality or production issues, and proactively seeks process improvements. Quality responsibilities involve measuring finished parts, performing visual inspections, identifying non‑conforming items, and troubleshooting errors. • Fabricate steel, aluminum, and cast metal parts per blueprints. • Set up, operate, and perform periodic maintenance on shears, Finn Power presses, Prima presses, horizontal press brakes/benders, and Trumpf lasers. • Monitor job progress and communicate concerns to supervisors or team leads. • Conduct root‑cause analysis and identify process improvement opportunities. • Measure finished parts with tape measures and calipers; perform visual inspections and troubleshoot non‑conforming items. • Cross‑train and cover for other employees as needed. • Ensure daily machine setup includes safety checks and 5S compliance. • Use measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸metal fabrication
• ▸machine operation
• ▸equipment setup
• ▸quality inspection
• ▸root cause
• ▸process improvement

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, be eligible to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship, and reside within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC (with an exemption for active‑duty military). Relevant experience includes machine operation or a machine‑certificate program, sheet‑metal fabrication with punch and bend tooling, blueprint reading, and familiarity with measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers. The position requires strong verbal and written communication, persuasive abilities, analytical problem‑solving, and effective teamwork. Physical demands include standing, walking, reaching above shoulder level, gripping, lifting or carrying up to 50 lb, and using vision for depth perception and color discrimination. Compliance with personal protective equipment, 5S duties, and safety checks is essential. • Maintain strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem‑solving skills. • Demonstrate teamwork within group environments. • Meet physical requirements: stand, walk, reach above shoulder level, lift/carry up to 50 lb, and use depth perception and color discrimination. • Hold a high school diploma or GED and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. • Reside within 50 mi of Greenwood, SC (military exemption applies) and have no relocation assistance. • Possess experience as a machine operator or completion of a machine certificate program. • Have sheet‑metal fabrication experience with standard punch and bend tooling. • Be proficient in reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams, and operating instructions.

Requirements

• ▸machine operator
• ▸sheet‑metal
• ▸blueprint reading
• ▸high school
• ▸problem solving
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and considers applicants regardless of criminal history in accordance with relevant fair‑chance ordinances. Reasonable accommodations for disability‑related needs are available upon request, and benefits programs are offered subject to eligibility criteria such as location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Work Environment

Onsite