Machine Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you hands-on, safety-minded, and ready to be part of a team that keeps production moving? Do you enjoy working with equipment, materials, and tools while taking pride in quality work?

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Graniteville, SC looking to add Machine Technicians to their already amazing team.  Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience $19.00-$20.50 hourly
• All shifts available to meet your scheduling needs:
  • 8:00am-4:30p
  • 4:00pm – 12:30am
  • 12:00am – 8:30am
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid vacation

What your day will look like:

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required PPE while supporting safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Assist with the setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming processes.
• Support machine Operators by monitoring production output, identifying and reporting issues, and assisting with basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Cross-train in multiple production areas and perform additional duties as needed to support business and production requirements
• Perform production and fabrication tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including completing required end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Train and assist new employees on equipment operation, production procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure required Quality Control checks are completed at each work center in accordance with QC standards, corrective actions, and customer feedback.
• Perform material handling duties, including loading raw materials, catching and stacking finished products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical equipment.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays
• Manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or production experience preferred.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and/or production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; Lean Manufacturing knowledge is a plus.
• Comfortable working around noise, machinery, moving equipment, vehicles, temperature variations, and outdoor conditions.
• Up to 5% travel may be required based on business needs.

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.