Cold Press Operator

Husqvarna Group • Columbia, SC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Husqvarna is one of the world’s oldest startups, passionate about their work, proud of their history, and curious about the future. They look for opportunities to grow by stepping out of their comfort zone and are committed to finding sustainable solutions for the future. The company has built an environment that encourages close teamwork and support for one another. This full-time Cold Press Operator position is responsible for utilizing tooling, equipment, and materials for the cold pressing of powdered metal diamond segments. This role is critical for the production of diamond segments to be used in blade and bit manufacturing. The position operates on a 2nd shift schedule: Monday - Thursday from 2:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. and Friday from 12:30 - 9:00 p.m., with overtime and occasional Saturdays. Husqvarna aims to shape great experiences through innovation, creating new solutions to enhance urban and green spaces, and transforming the way the world cares for outdoor environments. They are driven towards a sustainable future and market leadership. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected categories. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, believing that building on various perspectives creates a stronger company. Their culture is built on three themes: Bold (pushing boundaries, taking risks, acting decisively), Dedicated (driven by passion to shape great experiences), and Care (putting people first – customers, team, and future generations).

Requirements

• Strong basic math skills
• Working knowledge of basic industrial math
• Working knowledge of metric system of weights and measurement
• Working knowledge of diamond tool design elements
• Using micrometer for measurements
• Knowledge of precision balance for weight measurement

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience

Responsibilities

• Preparation of cold press tooling by measurement of height and parallelism
• Assembly of die parts in the cold press machine
• Removal and inspection of cold press dies from the machine
• Follow company policies to ensure compliance of EPA and environmental regulations in the cold pressing process
• Follow company policies to ensure compliance of OSHA Safety and Health Regulations in the cold pressing process
• Organization and selection of proper tooling to fulfill work requirements
• Maintain general knowledge and familiarity with manufacturing equipment operation
• Cleaning of equipment for preparation of subsequent orders
• Setup and adjustment of cold press machines parameters
• Perform in-process quality checks on segments that include micrometer measurement of height, length and thickness
• Segment weight will be measured with a precision electronic balance
• Record quality and order completion data
• Evaluate and confer with Quality Control on manufacturing process inspection techniques and standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• An education assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees