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Machine Operator Charlotte, NC
HSP US: Building the Future of Energy
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.
What We Are Looking For!
Trench Group invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.
HAVE WE PIQUED YOUR INTEREST? We are looking forward to receiving your application - just click on the "Apply Now" button and send us your application.
HSP US: Building the Future of Energy
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.
What We Are Looking For!
- 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
- 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
- HSP is a global leader in high‑voltage bushing technology, delivering innovative, reliable solutions that keep the energy sector moving. For over a century, our expertise has supported grid stability and the evolution of modern power systems.
- Now, we’re bringing that legacy to Charlotte, North Carolina. HSP US is growing fast, uniting engineering, operations, and manufacturing talent to build high‑performance products for customers across the country. With Charlotte’s booming energy industry and vibrant workforce, it’s the perfect place to shape the future of high‑voltage technology
Trench Group invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.
HAVE WE PIQUED YOUR INTEREST? We are looking forward to receiving your application - just click on the "Apply Now" button and send us your application.