Powder Metallurgy Press Technician — Diamond Segments

Shape precision from powder as our Powder Metallurgy Press Technician — Diamond Segments

At Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC, your craft turns powdered metals into high‑performance diamond segments that power our blades and bits. You’ll run cold pressing operations end‑to‑end, ensuring every segment meets exacting standards before it heads to downstream manufacturing.

A day in your second-shift world

2:30 p.m. — You review the work order, organize the correct tooling, and verify die components for height and parallelism. You assemble the die set in the cold press, dial in machine parameters, and make a first-off run. Throughout the shift, you perform in-process checks with a micrometer (height, length, thickness) and confirm each segment’s mass on a precision electronic balance. You capture quality and completion data, collaborate with Quality Control on inspection techniques and standards, and keep equipment clean and ready for the next order. Before 11:00 p.m., you remove and inspect the die, document results, and hand off clear notes for continuity.

What you’ll handle

• Prepare and validate cold press tooling (measure height and verify parallelism).
• Assemble, remove, and inspect dies for cold pressing of powdered metal diamond segments.
• Set up and adjust cold press machine parameters to meet order specs.
• Organize and select the correct tooling to fulfill work requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of manufacturing equipment operation; clean equipment to prep for subsequent orders.
• Perform in-process quality checks with micrometers; measure weight using a precision electronic balance.
• Record quality results and order completion data; partner with Quality Control on inspection methods and standards.
• Follow company policies to ensure compliance with EPA/environmental requirements and OSHA Safety and Health Regulations during the cold pressing process.
  
  

Schedule

Second shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30–11:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and some Saturdays.

What you bring

• Previous cold pressing or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Comfort with industrial math and the metric system; familiarity with diamond tool design elements is a plus.
• Hands-on skill using a micrometer and a precision balance.
• Physical ability to frequently lift up to 30 lbs., occasionally 40 lbs., and occasionally push/pull up to 15 lbs.
  
  

Why Husqvarna Construction

We’re proud of a centuries‑long heritage and energized by a startup mindset. We step beyond comfort zones, collaborate closely, and design sustainable solutions that move our industry forward. Explore more at www.husqvarnacp.com.

Rewards that start day one

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on your date of hire
• 401(k) with matching and no vesting
• Employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• Education assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
  
  

Make your mark

If precision, teamwork, and tangible impact motivate you, we’d love to meet you.

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.