Olsten Staffing is assisting a local client in Bethune, SC to find an experienced and eager Technical Operatorto join their growing team!

The technical operator is responsible for operating production machines in accordance with established procedures, and ensuring product meets/exceeds quality standards. The technical operator will also work with electrical and mechanical technicians to maintain equipment and ensure that machines and equipment run at optimal performance levels, along with, solving issues and problems, and maintaining equipment and distribution systems using mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, tools, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Required to work cycle schedule and 12-hour shifts

• Two years of manufacturing experience required

• Strong troubleshooting/problem solving, and team skills are essential

• Must become multi-skilled and obtain certification in the Skill Matrix within the required time

• Mathematical aptitude is essential

• An ability to work with internal and external customers professionally

• Strong knowledge and application of quality standards and testing

• Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Must have initiative and be willing to lead projects to improve plant safety, quality, and performance

• Must work as a team member and team leader in self-directed teams with little supervision

• Strong computer skills

• Must be able to obtain fork truck and aerial lift license

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Read, write, and speak English

• Valid driver's license

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Must demonstrate the ability to work from written work orders and PMs

• Must perform basic mechanical equipment maintenance

• Lubricate, clean, align and replace rolls, filters, motors, gearboxes, and pumps on production machinery

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct mechanical problems

• Must ensure product quality standards are maintained; evaluate work-in-process & finished goods, with limited guidance

• Analyze quality data to determine the release of material, perform non-conformance reporting for an out-of-specification product, and make corrections on the line

• Performs Basis Weight, Thickness, and Tensile quality testing on nonwovens material; calibrates testing equipment

• Must be willing to be a team point coordinator for safety, quality, maintenance, process, etc., as needed

• Must comply with and follow all safety and environmental rules and plant regulations

• Assess production machinery/equipment problems and identify the root cause(s)

• Perform housekeeping in the work area to promote a safe working environment

• Must be able to operate all equipment safely

Pay rate for this position is $21.16 based on experience.

This position is a 1st and 2nd shift hours.

Apply now if you are ready to start a new opportunity with a great company!

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $21.16 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.olsten.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.