Granulation Operator

Husqvarna Group•Columbia, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Husqvarna Construction is hiring a Granulation Operator in Columbia, South Carolina. The role uses tooling, equipment, and materials to granulate diamond with powdered metals, supporting production of granulated diamond bonds used in diamond segment manufacturing. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The operator mixes metal powder, binder, and solvent; granulates diamond mix; performs quality measurements; and prepares and cleans equipment for orders. Depending on the process, duties may also include mixing and pulverizing materials, pre-coating diamonds, and building up and screening diamond coatings. The operator follows company procedures for OSHA safety and health and EPA and environmental compliance.

Requirements

Strong basic math skills.
Ability to lift, push, and pull, and to stand for long periods.
High attention to detail.
Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Ability to follow established guidelines and processes precisely.
Strong knowledge of basic industrial math.
Working knowledge of the metric system of weights and measurements.
Working knowledge of diamond and design elements.
Working knowledge of precision balances for weight measurement.
Ability to wear an N95 mask, dust mask, and PPE in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Ability to frequently lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to occasionally push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods on concrete floors for full shifts.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Mix metal powder, binder, and solvent.
Granulate diamond mix.
Troubleshoot process anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
For DIAgrip processes, mix and pulverize metal powder, binder, and solvent.
For DIAgrip processes, pre-coat diamonds with metal powder, binder, and solvent.
Build up diamond coating and screen coated diamonds.
Follow company policies to ensure compliance with OSHA Safety and Health Regulations in the granulation process.
Follow company policies to ensure compliance with EPA and Environmental Regulations in the granulation process.
Organize and select appropriate tooling to fulfill work requirements.
Clean equipment and prepare it for subsequent orders.
Maintain general knowledge and familiarity with manufacturing equipment operation.
Perform quality checks on granulated diamond bonds to determine diamond content, weight, and size.
Weigh diamond, metal powder, binder, and solvent.
Evaluate and confer with Quality Control on manufacturing process inspection techniques and standards.