Location: Sumter - South Carolina Industry: Manufacturing Job ID: 1807 Date Published: 29-Oct-2025 Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 CNC Machine Operator Location: Sumter, Sc Salary Range: $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 About SKF: SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow! SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030. We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet. We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment. Learn about SKF at www.skf.com. Summary: The primary function of this position is the efficient set-up, operation and troubleshooting of CNC machining centers ensuring the proper machining techniques are followed and acceptable levels of quality and productivity are met within established parameters in a safe and effective manner. Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to): • Starts up and shut down a variety of machine(s) following established company procedures and safety guidelines. • Sets up and operates numerically controlled (NC, CNC, PLC and other manual machines) lathes (horizontal & vertical) performing machining operations including: turning, boring and facing castings and forgings. Selects and installs tooling into tool posts, turrets or indexing heads. • Mounts work piece in chuck, or faceplate, manually or using hoist or cranes. • Performs machining operations on a variety of parts at times with high levels of complexity, ensuring machining operations are performed within established parameters, minimizing scrap and rework with acceptable levels of output. • Reads and interprets a variety of engineering and quality specifications. • Applies practical and working knowledge of machines to make the necessary adjustments (turning dials, switches, and assigned offset/program controls) to override machine control and correct machine performance. • Responsible for all inspections ensuring conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments. May also perform inspections for other operators if required. • Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speed of machining cuts. • Performs continuous improvement (lean) activities as may be assigned or required.Performs other duties and assignments as scheduled and/or required. Requirements/Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Technical degree in manufacturing technology preferred. • One (1) to three (3) years machining experience in precision manufacturing environment. • Solid understanding and ability to use shop math and precision (micrometers, precision dial gauges, etc.) measuring instruments. • A thorough knowledge of CNC machine operation, tool off setting and basic machine code is strongly preferred. • Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment including identification of unsafe conditions. Steel toed shoes and ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields must be worn at all times. • Must be able to read, write, understand technical documentation, computer literate, read process drawing (blueprints), and engineering specification.Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment including identification of unsafe conditions. Ergonomics/Physical: • Varied postures – sitting, standing, leaning forward, turning side to side • Transports product from one area to another • Use of Hand Carts – pushing • Use of Hoist - pulling • Standing, Sitting, walking in general • Pushing, carrying, or lifting to max. 40 lbs. occasionally What You’ll Love About SKF: Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays. Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Diversity in the Workplace.?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation. Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more! Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management. Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution. Reports to: Channel Manager Location: Sumter, Sc Job ID: 23368 SKF provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. By applying to this job you acknowledge how SKF treats candidate data.
See More Details >>Roles & Responsibilities • Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits, adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning, and repairing as necessary. • Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. • Assists the Maintenance Department, LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs. • Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation. • Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel. • Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional. • Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam, restarts the machine cycle. • Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks). • Maintains a neat and orderly production environment. • Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR). • Supports upstream and downstream operations. Performs rework as required. Experience Required • Must have mechanical hands-on background. • Made up of components that translate across other industries. • Bonus has high speed manufacturing experience. • Car engines, boat engines. Auto mechanical background. Skills & Certifications • Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that he/she can operate within specified quality/quantity limits. • Must have clear and legible handwriting. • Able to function in a team environment. • Soft skills, team oriented, continuous improvement. Eligibilities & qualifications • Requires mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures, and machine blueprint reading. • Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts. • Notifies material handler if part supplies run low. • Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. • Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.
See More Details >>Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Machine Operator. Schedule for the role will be Friday-Sunday and hours are 5:00pm-5:00am. The hourly rate for this position is $18.50-19.00 per hour. This position is eligible for the employee variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: In the Production Associate, Machine Operator role, you will fabricate parts from steel, copper, or aluminum according to the specifications in the blueprints. You will effectively communicate and work with members of a team to complete your job function and meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • You will contribute to a safe, engaged and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties. • You will work from travel document, blueprints and oral or written instructions in order to setup, operate and perform periodic maintenance on a variety of machines including tapper, shear, Finn Power, Prima Power, Franklin Punch, Vertical Press Brakes, Horizontal Press Brakes/Benders, Trumpf Laser, Ras, Spot Welder, Boschert, R41/R5 and Ehrt. • You will maintain expected progress of jobs in area of assignment and communicate concerns appropriately. • You will proactively identify opportunities for process improvement as well as complete root cause analysis in response to issues with quality or production. • You will be responsible for quality, including measuring finished parts with tape measure and/or calipers, visual inspections of material, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors. • You will cross train and stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary. Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. • Experience as a machine operator or a graduate of a machine certificate program • No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Sumter facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience in sheet metal fabrication including experience with standard punch and bend tooling and processes. • Experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams or drawings, or operating instructions. • Experience with measuring devices (i.e., tape measure and calipers) • Experience with Eaton systems including DMM, Swift and AS-400. Skills: POSITION CRITERIA: Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Sumter, SC typically begins with specialized training, often through apprenticeship programs that blend hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last 4-5 years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Sumter, SC, machinists can expect to earn an average of $1,586 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Technical colleges, vocational schools, and industry associations provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential and opportunities in advanced manufacturing technologies.
