Machine Operator

Valmet • Aiken, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Machine Operator, you will play a key role in supporting production operations by safely operating equipment, maintaining product quality standards, and ensuring efficient manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for loading materials, operating machinery, monitoring production output, and preparing finished products for packaging and shipment. In this role, you will work closely with the production team to meet daily production goals while adhering to all safety, quality, and operational procedures. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Additional responsibilities include performing normal cutoff roll operations, restarting boilers and compressors as needed, applying cement throughout the production process, and blasting rolls when required. Machine Operators are also expected to assist in training team members, support continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility. This position requires the ability to identify and address minor operational issues, follow work instructions accurately, and contribute to a safe and productive manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, or industrial experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to operate production equipment safely and efficiently
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Maintain a high level of attention to quality and safety standards
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift, move, pack, and handle production materials and finished goods throughout the shift
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Support team members through training and collaboration when needed
• Willing and able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow established safety policies and procedures
• Positive attitude
• Reliability
• Commitment to achieving production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment
• Maintain product quality standards
• Ensure efficient manufacturing processes
• Load materials
• Operate machinery
• Monitor production output
• Prepare finished products for packaging and shipment
• Meet daily production goals
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Perform normal cutoff roll operations
• Restart boilers and compressors as needed
• Apply cement throughout the production process
• Blast rolls when required
• Assist in training team members
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility
• Identify and address minor operational issues
• Follow work instructions accurately
• Contribute to a safe and productive manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Generous wage structure
• 401k with company match
• Company-funded pension

What This Job Offers

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