Auto Hot Press Operator 2nd Shift

Husqvarna Group • Columbia, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Auto Hot Press Operator at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, South Carolina, you will operate tooling, equipment, and materials for hot-press sintering powdered-metal diamond segments. You will assemble required tooling and parts inside mold frames for sintering and help ensure quality production for blade and bit manufacturing. This is a second-shift role, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to powdered metals and sharp components. Personal protective equipment is required under OSHA regulations. The role involves frequent lifting up to 30 pounds, occasional lifting up to 40 pounds, manual dexterity, and prolonged standing on concrete floors. Production deadlines are set daily, weekly, and monthly.

Husqvarna offers a competitive hourly rate and a full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance from the date of hire, a 401(k) with matching and no vesting, an employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products, an education assistance program, and paid parental leave. Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to guidelines.
• Basic industrial math and proficiency with the metric system.
• Understanding of diamond tool design, micrometers, hardness testers, and precision balances.
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift, push, and pull as required.
• Ability to perform frequent lifting up to 30 pounds, occasional lifting up to 40 pounds, and prolonged standing on concrete floors.
• Adherence to daily, weekly, and monthly production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, disassemble, and store graphite mold assemblies.
• Sort and separate mold parts from completed segments.
• Comply with EPA, environmental, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Select and organize proper tooling for production.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and select hot-press programs according to work orders.
• Clean equipment between production runs.
• Perform quality checks, including micrometer measurements and hardness and density tests.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to refine inspection techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective at date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching and no vesting.
• Employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products.
• Education assistance program.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED