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BENDER OPERATOR

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule 1st

Shift:

Mon-Fri (and some Saturdays) 6am•2:30pm

Pay:

$16.00•$18.00 per hour Job Responsibilities Operating bender equipment (CNC benders, non-CNC benders, manual benders) Bending and tweaking bends in aluminum Verifying bends are correct per templates/shadow boards Maintaining 5S of area Other duties as assigned Qualifications Verifiable machine operating experience Fabrication experience Pipe-bending experience Reliable transportation and excellent attendance record is required Sense of urgency and high attention to detail Team player Ability to: multitask and be versatile in daily duties follow verbal and written directions work in a team setting work in a fast-paced environment stand for duration of shift lift 20•50 lbs. consistently throughout the entirety of shift Work Environment/Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active, requiring constant use hands and arms, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. Engineered Metals & Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities based on race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. As part of our employment selection process, all applicants are subject to both drug testing and to a national background check.

Work Remotely No Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00•$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

West Columbia, SC 29172 (Required)

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