Machine Operator –

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry.

About the role

Based in Fountain Inn, SC, the Machine Operator works under the direction of the Production Manager to perform critical functions related to equipment operation in the Control Room. This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus and is deemed safety-sensitive due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and carefully build and box cycles, including loading/unloading customer parts onto, into, or out of units, baskets, tubs, racks, or other containers as required.
• Independently operate, control, and monitor unit equipment as outlined in standard procedures on shop traveler and/or customer paperwork.
• Operate equipment in the Control Room, including creating/correcting load diagrams and updating the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Database.
• Conduct gas analysis, manage compressor usage, and determine when and where to save reclaimed gas.
• Determine optimal temperature and pressure settings for cycles, including allowed deltas, thermocouple placement, and disregarding faulty thermocouples.
• Decide temperature thresholds for venting cycles and select appropriate can/ring sizes for loading parts.
• Follow established work procedures, control measures, and applicable Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) rules, including the use of PPE where issued.
• Respect all guards, barriers, and permits at all times and cooperate in health screening and surveillance procedures.
• Immediately report any unusual problems, irregularities, or concerns to a Supervisor or management.
• Operate a forklift and crane safely.
• Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping.
• Perform other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• Ensure the care and treatment of customer inventory to prevent loss or damage.
• Report to work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience with heat treatment operation and/or drinking/waste water management.
• Must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Must be able to work overtime or any shifts, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods in an industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform job functions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401k match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families.

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring 40+ hours per week, including weekend and Friday hours. Shift: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.