Machinist in Greenville, South Carolina at Human Technologies, Inc

Position Title: Machinist

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Professional Direct Hire

Description: Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

HTI is hiring a 2nd Shift Machine Operator for Engineered Products. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with manufacturing, metal fabrication, punch press, or machine operation experience who are looking to join a stable company focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with industrial equipment, reading blueprints, and producing high-quality metal components, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $23–$27/hr., depending on experience, plus additional shift differential
Shift: 2nd Shift
Hours: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM or 1:00 PM–8:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Do

As a Punch Press Operator, you'll be responsible for safely operating punch press equipment while producing quality metal components that meet customer specifications and production goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operate punch press machinery safely and efficiently to meet production requirements

• Set up tooling, dies, and machine settings according to production specifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, production orders, drawings, and work instructions

• Load and position materials properly for punching and forming operations

• Perform in-process quality inspections using tape measures, calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools

• Monitor product quality and dimensional accuracy throughout production

• Inspect finished parts for defects and verify they meet required specifications

• Troubleshoot minor machine, tooling, and material issues

• Complete production, quality, scrap, and downtime documentation accurately

• Perform routine machine inspections and basic preventative maintenance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S standards

• Follow all OSHA, PPE, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout safety procedures

• Work closely with production, quality, and leadership teams to meet production goals and reduce waste

What We're Looking For

Qualified candidates will have:

• Manufacturing or industrial machine operation experience

• Experience operating punch presses, stamping equipment, metal fabrication equipment, or similar production machinery preferred

• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and production specifications

• Experience using measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges

• Ability to accurately measure to 1/32" or better

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Basic math and computer skills

• Ability to safely handle raw materials and finished components

• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience is a plus

• Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures

• Ability to wear required PPE throughout the workday

Why Work Through HTI?

Since 1999, HTI has been connecting skilled professionals with leading manufacturing companies across the Southeast. We are committed to helping you find opportunities where you can grow your career while receiving competitive pay and excellent support throughout the hiring process.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today to learn more about this full-time, direct-hire 2nd Shift Punch Press Operator opportunity with Engineered Products!

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