Machine Operator - HSP US (Charlotte, NC)

Trench Group GmbH • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HSP US is rapidly expanding as we establish a world‑class manufacturing and operations hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. As we scale, we are hiring experienced Machine Operators to support the production of high‑precision insulation components used in high‑voltage equipment across the power grid.
This is a rare opportunity to join a once‑in‑a-generation startup operation backed by more than 100 years of global innovation. You’ll work with advanced converting equipment, specialty insulation materials, and engineering teams to produce components that directly support grid reliability and energy infrastructure.
If you thrive in environments where craftsmanship, precision, and ownership matter, this role places you at the center of building high‑performance products that power the energy sector.
What You Can Expect from HSP!
Growth Opportunity: Work in a high‑performance manufacturing environment where your technical skills directly influence product quality and reliability.
Competitive Pay & Benefits: Strong compensation, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO, including diverse days to celebrate what matters to you.
Innovation in Action: Every component you produce becomes part of a safety‑critical, high‑voltage product supporting grid stability across the country.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical training, trade school certification, or apprenticeship in industrial mechanics, machine operation, or manufacturing technology
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating industrial machinery such as: Paper converting equipment Film/foil winding machines Slitters, laminators, or rewinders Transformer coil winding or similar precision winding equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to independently set up and optimize equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, routings, BOMs, and work instructions
• High attention to detail, quality focus, and cost awareness
• Confident use of SAP or similar ERP systems for production tracking
• Dependable, safety‑focused, and effective in a team‑oriented manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust manual, semi‑automatic, and PLC‑controlled converting or winding equipment according to production orders and work instructions
• Configure and optimize machine parameters such as speed, tension, width, alignment, and cut length
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, BOMs, and production specifications
• Perform precision converting/winding using paper, crepe, film, laminates, insulation tapes, and other specialty materials
• Load, align, and secure materials on mandrels, shafts, cores, or tubes with accuracy
• Conduct in‑process and final inspections to verify dimensions, surface quality, and compliance
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measurement tools
• Complete production reporting in SAP, including confirmations, quantities, scrap, and labeling
• Cut, secure, tape, and label finished components following SOPs and safety requirements
• Troubleshoot issues such as material feed problems, tension variation, wrinkling, telescoping, and machine performance
• Perform routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments to minimize downtime
• Report deviations and support root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA standards and lockout/tagout requirements

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Strong compensation, bonus potential, full health coverage, and meaningful PTO, including diverse days to celebrate what matters to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees