Machine Specialist

Launch your career with Technetics Group Columbia, a division of Enpro Industries!  

Technetics Group Columbia offers a great working environment with generous benefits: 

• Competitive pay 

• Friendly and safety-oriented culture 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage first month following the date of hire for employees plus eligible dependents 

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with up to 6% company match 

• Begin earning Paid Time Off immediately + 10 Holidays annually 

• Set work schedule 

• Paid on-the-job training 

• Climate-controlled facility 

• Potential for a quarterly bonus based on performance 

Technetics Group offers highly engineered sealing and component technologies for several critical markets worldwide – including space and aerospace. As a division of EnPro Industries, we share their three values: safety, excellence, and respect. Technetics Group is a place where you can prosper while working to drive humanity forward. 

We are seeking a Machine Specialist for our Columbia, SC Facility!  

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Machine Specialist will set up and operate a variety of manufacturing equipment to produce precision reliant, critical parts for the Aerospace and Industrial markets.  The person in this role will perform moderately complex to extremely complex fabrication, modification, and assembly of various high-performance seals under minimal supervision, supporting prototype and production builds.  The Machine Specialist will also apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.  The person in this role is expected to espouse core company values, act as a subject matter and technical expert, and play the role of a key influencer in the department as well as the plant.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Reads and interprets blueprints to accurately machine / manufacture parts to specifications. 

• Lays out, rolls, forms and bends, fabricates, and installs sheet metal components. 

• Machine / manufacture parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, roll forming or CNC. 

• Set up, adjust, and operate all the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations and manufacturing. 

• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines. 

• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. 

• Utilize prints and work instructions to determine key characteristics; measure characteristics to verify conformance to prints and work instructions.  Perform in process inspection. 

• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances. 

• Modifies or creates programs and setups for new items or as process improvement.  Creates process records. 

• Properly maintains shop tools and equipment, and consistently produces a quality product. 

 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Actively participates in Safety Committee and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Performs any other assigned duty as directed by management. 

• Actively participates in continuous improvement process. 

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High attention to detail required. 

• At least 3 years’ experience operating engine lathes, milling machines, CNCs or other conventional machine tools required. 

• Experience in make to order, engineer to order environment (high mix, low volume) preferred. 

• 2 yr or higher degree / certification in Machine Tool Technology, CNC Programming, or similar preferred. 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation required. 

• Ability to use measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, etc.) required. 

• Metal forming, machine set-up and machine calibration experience highly preferred. 

• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, Macola, etc.) highly preferred. 

• Willing and able to learn, train and adapt to changing priorities and schedules required. 

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 

• Ability to work through ambiguity to reach solutions. 

• Demonstrates great interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Demonstrates a professional and positive attitude as well as a passion for continuous improvement. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• Be able to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls 

• Be able to reach overhead 

• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time 

• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks 

• Be able to lift and/or move 35 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday