Production Floater / Machine Operator

This position performs machine changeovers, cleans and prepares equipment, changes rolls and cutting blades, handles and organizes materials, and assists with extrusion and slitting operations while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Pay: $21 + $2 shift diff 

Location: Simpsonville, SC 

Shift: M-F, 6pm-2am with flexibility to work earlier or later given notice 

Benefits: 

• Paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays 
• Up to 7% 401K match  
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one 
• Additional disability, life insurance, and supplemental plans

• High school diploma or GED equivalency 
• One to three years of manufacturing experience 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills 
• Experience with extrusion, slitting, roll goods, automated packaging systems (preferred) 

What You Will Do: 

• Prepare production equipment for cleaning 
• Read production order guides to determine equipment set up 
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines 
• Keep materials organized  
• Assist other operators with extrusion and slitting 
• Troubleshoot machinery
• Read and interpret product codes, production schedules, and operations documents. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs 
• Stand and walk for extended periods 
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment 
• Work around varying temperatures 
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information: Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility. 

• This position is based in the United States. International transfers are not available for this position. 
• The Company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or other work authorization for this position, now or in the future.