Machine Operator/ Manual Machinist / Unique Industry

We are pleased to announce an opening for an entry-level position for a Manual Machinist/ Carbide Preform Specialist at our tungsten carbide manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, SC.

We manufacture tungsten carbide blanks that are used in a myriad of industrial applications such as cutting tools, machine wear parts, metal forming dies, etc. that are used in all of the familiar names in the automotive, lumber, machinery, agriculture, aerospace, defense, energy etc.

It is considered a strategic and essential industry based on the U.S. Department of War and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

You will learn to make what few people in our area know even exists.

You will be machining the most unusual material that most accomplished machinists never have the opportunity to touch in this state.

You will likely have one of the most interesting jobs out of your circle of family and friends.

This position will train on basic manual machining operations and general manufacturing support and then will evolve into training on a wide variety machines and departments in our process. Experience in surface grinders, lathes, vertical mills, table saws, and some CNC is a significant plus.

This position will also support other areas of the manufacturing team.

You are encouraged to consider this position if you have ever used a manual machine in a machine shop setting. (The tolerances we work with are loose.)

Job Type: Full-time, First Shift

Wage: $20.00 per hour (starting and then will be re-evaluated after 30 days)

Hours: 7AM-3PM PM Mon-Fri, 30 min. paid lunch,8-10 holidays

Desirable Candidates should:

• Be prepared to train & quickly contribute to a very unique manufacturing process.
• Be able work independently and in an organized manner and must possess a certain degree of hand dexterity to handle delicate parts.
• Be physically capable to lift (alone or with help) approx. 40-60 lbs 2-3 times per week.
• Be prepared to stand at a workstation for 7-8 hrs a day.
• Have dependable transportation.
• Be someone that is dependable and does not require constant supervision to get the job done in a timely manner.
• Be able to listen & learn to read basic shop prints & read dial calipers
• Familiarity with basic machine shop machines is a plus (operation, repair, safety, or maintenance)
• Be able work in different areas of the plant that may not have A/C at times.
• Be able to handle a work environment that is often dusty with the black carbide powder. **THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT- DO NOT APPLY IF THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR YOU**
• Be able to cross-train for a variety of duties throughout the process.
• Be able to work closely with a small team (This is not a disengaging assembly-line environment.)

This is rare opportunity for a full-time position for anyone who is serious about becoming an impact player during the growth of a small manufacturing company.

We hire our team members for the long-term- we don't lay off and we terminate only when absolutely necessary.

If you are looking for temporary employment or unemployment benefits, then please don't waste our time.

Candidates will be contacted via phone initially and then brought on site to talk if there is a match. Please make sure you keep us updated on any phone number changes.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary: $20.00 /hour (TRAINING WAGE)

Paid Bi-weekly

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manual Machining: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person