Machine Operator

Grow your career with Halton Company! We are seeking a Machine Operator at our Piedmont, SC facility. Halton provides medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to our employees and their family. The company also offers a competitive 401K program, profit sharing bonuses, paid holidays, paid time off during your first year, tuition assistance, and much more. At Halton MEI USA, Inc.

your wellbeing is our goal.

Halton is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of high integrity fire dampers, blast dampers, and more. With over 35 years of experience, our knowledge has been gained by supplying the world's largest companies in the oil & gas, power generation, nuclear, marine, and tunnelling markets. We are committed to resolving all your damper-related issues by tailoring innovative solutions to meet your needs.

Production of damper components by operating CNC laser, press brake, and other fabrication equipment. This role requires a strong focus on safety, precision, and quality, along with reliable documentation and basic operator-level maintenance. Ideal candidates enjoy hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and contributing to a clean and team‑oriented environment.

Duties may include the following. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary to support quality goals and objectives.

• Set up and operate the CNC laser, press brake, or other equipment to run production and development parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform in‑process quality checks to ensure product acceptance for the next stage of the production process.
• Properly utilize measurement devices (tape measures, calipers, etc.) to verify critical dimensions in both standard and metric units.
• Use hand and power tools for metal fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Record production and quality data manually or in the ERP system with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Complete all required documentation and labeling at the conclusion of each job.
• Operate material‑handling equipment including jib cranes, bridge cranes, and forklifts.
• Participate in general housekeeping and support Lean Six Sigma practices.
• Perform operator‑assigned maintenance duties (e.g., filter cleaning, routine checks).
• Follow all company and regulatory safety policies and use required PPE.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to meet and maintain all productivity, quality, and attendance standards.
• Minimum 3-5 years of machine‑operating experience.
• CNC laser and/or press brake experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Previous experience with forklifts and material‑handling equipment.
• OHSA 10 certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced production environment.

At Halton, we enable wellbeing by taking care of our people and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for both employees and their families.
• 401(k) with 4% company match to help you plan for the future.
• Profit‑sharing bonuses based on company performance.
• Paid time off starting in your first year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• A clean, safety‑focused and climate‑controlled work environment with a strong team culture.
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement.

We’re proud to offer a compensation and benefits package that supports your well‑being at work and at home.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this role an employee may be expected to do, but not limited to, the following:

• Regularly use eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Regularly…