Cold Press Operator 2nd Shift

The Cold Press Operator at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC utilizes tooling and equipment for cold pressing of powdered metal diamond segments. This position is critical for production of diamond segments to be used in blade and bit manufacturing.

Shift: 2nd
- Monday
- Friday, 2:30 - 11:00 p.m. with occasional overtime.

• Preparation of cold press tooling by measurement of height and parallelism.
• Assembly of die parts in the cold press machine.
• Removal and inspection of cold press dies from the machine.
• Follow company policies to ensure compliance of EPA and environmental regulations and OSHA Safety and Health Regulations in the cold pressing process.
• Organization and selection of proper tooling to fulfill work requirements.
• Setup and adjust cold press machine to achieve proper segment requirements.
• Disassembly of cold press parts out of the machines.
• Perform in-process quality checks on segments that include micrometer measurement of height, length and thickness. Segment weight will be measured with a precision electronic balance.
• Record quality and order completion data.
• Evaluate and confer with Quality Control on manufacturing process inspection techniques and standards.

• Maintain high level of attention to detail.
• Works cooperatively within team environment.
• Ability to follow established guidelines and processes in a patient and precise manner.

• Working knowledge of basic industrial math.
• Working knowledge of metric system of weights and measurements.
• Working knowledge of diamond tool design elements.
• Working knowledge of using micrometers for measurements.
• Working knowledge of precision balance for weight measurement.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills for calculation of densities - requires addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Understanding of the metric system of measurement.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Good dexterity skills in handling small parts and assemblies.

• Above average exposure to manufacturing environment.
• Contact with power metal segments, sharp edges on machined components, powdered metal dusts and grime associated with manufacturing operations.
• Must wear dust mask and PPE in compliance with OSHA Regulations.
• Frequently lifting up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally push/pull up to 15 lbs.
• Walking and standing for long periods of time (full shifts).
• Contact with graphite dust and some powdered metals. Gloves and other protective equipment will be provided as needed.

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.