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Posting date : 05/24/2026
Reference : USA14493
Production Operator
United States, South Carolina, Travelers Rest
- Permanent / Regular
- Technical Production
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On site
Why do we need you ?
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced production operator to join our team within the Traveler's Rest manufacturing facility. In a fast paced, service-oriented manufacturing environment, the candidate will work within a framework of specific assignment to meet production goals and quality standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
· Review work order instructions and blueprint specifications.
· Determine appropriate setup based on order requirements and schedule.
· Responsible for product flow through the tacking and plating area to meet required deadlines.
· Perform all routing steps for tacking, including:
· Picking orders and preparing carts.
· Sandblasting, cleaning, degreasing, and rinsing wheels.
· Handling acid and nickel strike tanks, setting timers, and monitoring process.
· Loading wheels into tacking tanks, connecting anodes, and ensuring full diamond grit coverage.
· Operating timers, spinning wheels, and applying additional diamond grit as needed.
· Rinsing, flipping, and reloading wheels per process requirements.
· Ensuring proper handling to prevent diamond loss and maintain quality.
· Setting up wheels for EN tank and completing final rinses.
· Maintain accurate records and logs of processes, materials, and results.
· Follow company policies as outlined in Employee Handbook, Health & Safety Manual.
· Adhere to Quality Policy and Standard Operating Procedures.
· Other assigned duties and cross-training as determined by business conditions and supervision.
Is this job for you ?
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate should possess the following requirements:
· High School diploma or equivalency.
· Demonstrated ability to understand basic principles of tacking and electroplating operations.
· Skill and knowledge to handle chemicals, acids, and diamond grit in preparation of tacking and plating baths.
· Ability to use and operate measuring instruments, statistical process controls, and wet chemical testing common to the trade.
· Good communication, reading, and math skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
· Practice safe work habits, maintain equipment and work areas in a 5S environment.
· Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
A little more about us
The Saint-Gobain Superabrasives-North America manufacturing facility in Travelers Rest, South Carolina is the manufacturing site for diamond dressing rolls, direct plated and dressing tool products serving high volume operations in the automotive, aerospace, bearing and machine manufacturer industry. The products manufactured are used to shape materials too hard or too fragile for conventional abrasives. They are made by using electroplating, brazing and hand-setting processes and used for producing parts in a large number of machine tooling applications, primarily in the aerospace and automobile industries.
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].
Benefits in joining us
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. • Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want:
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Additional based on Role: One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes/boots, and safety glasses; annually
