Cold Press Operator

Cold Press Operator – Second Shift

Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC has an opening for a full-time Cold Press Operator on second shift.

We are one of the world’s oldest startups, passionate about our work, proud of our history and curious about the future. We look for opportunities to grow by stepping outside our comfort zone and are committed to finding sustainable solutions for the future. We have built an environment that encourages close teamwork and support for one another.

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• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• An education assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time

Responsible for utilizing tooling, equipment and materials 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.

This is a 2nd shift position:
Monday – Friday, 2:30 – 11:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and some Saturdays.

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 in the cold pressing process. Follow company policies to ensure compliance of OSHA Safety and Health Regulations in the cold pressing process.

Organization and selection of proper tooling to fulfill work requirements. Maintain general knowledge and familiarity with manufacturing equipment operation. Cleaning of equipment for preparation of subsequent orders. Setup and adjustment of cold press machines parameters.

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.

Previous experience preferred. Strong basic math skills required.

Working knowledge of basic industrial math, metric system of weights and measurement; diamond tool design elements; using micrometer for measurements; and knowledge of precision balance for weight measurement. Frequently lifting up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs. Occasionally push/pull up to 15 lbs.

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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.