Generac
Direct Workday career site

Machine Operator 1st shift

Location
Trenton, SC · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
16 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Machine operation
  • Machine maintenance
  • Machine guarding
  • Safe material handling
  • Overhead hoist operation
  • Lift table operation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Hand tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication

Also useful

  • Measurement with dial caliper
  • Millimeter and inch measurement
  • Measurement Quality Check documentation
  • Basic machining procedures
  • Interpreting visual diagrams

About the role

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Major Responsibilities

  • Proficiently operate and maintain basic machinery independently at a defined rate with proper quality
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the products assembled and how they impact the business.
  • Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of the job as changes require.
  • Safely handle materials utilizing proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists/lift tables.
  • Understand machine guarding and safe operation of machinery.
  • Communicate hazards and/or equipment issues with leadership.
  • May occasionally provide basic training to employees as needed
  • Cross train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

  • High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Work Experience

  • 1 year of experience operating relevant machinery or equivalent

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Ability to pass the basic assessment test
  • Ability to read and understand basic blueprints
  • Detail oriented and organized.
  • Work in a team environment in a professional manner
  • Effectively communicate
  • Utilize applicable hand tools with precision.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Ability to read blueprints/Diagrams, tape measure by millimeters and inches, dial caliper, and any other measuring instruments as needed and complete Measurement Quality Check sheet.
  • Ability to understand and execute basic standard machining procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use basic hand tools.
Read the original posting

From Generac's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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