Job Description
Title: Tooling Operator
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00am till 4:30pm | Monday through Friday
Compensation: $23.00/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Tooling Operator to support manufacturing operations within the tooling shop located in Orangeburg, SC. This role is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on assembly/fabrication experience, and proven experience using cutting tools, drills, jigsaws, and industrial staplers. The Tooling Operator will assist with the fabrication, assembly, modification, and repair of custom fixtures, racks, tooling, workstations, and production support equipment used throughout the manufacturing facility.
Candidates should be comfortable working with a variety of hand tools and power tools and performing hands-on cutting, drilling, fastening, and assembly work.
Job Duties:
- Assist with the fabrication, assembly, and modification of tooling carts, workstations, fixtures, racks, and other production support equipment
- Use cutting tools, power drills, jigsaws, and other handheld power tools to cut, drill, shape, and modify materials according to specifications
- Operate industrial staplers and fastening equipment to assemble and secure components and materials
- Perform hands-on cutting, drilling, fastening, and assembly of tooling, fixtures, workstations, and production support equipment
- Operate shop equipment and power tools to manufacture and assemble custom parts for the production floor
- Support tooling shop projects by preparing materials, components, and assemblies according to specifications
- Read and interpret mechanical prints, drawings, and work instructions to ensure accurate part fabrication and assembly
- Perform light machining operations using manual mills, manual lathes, drills, saws, and related shop equipment
- Assemble fabricated components and verify finished products meet quality and functional requirements
- Assist with repairing, modifying, and re-machining parts used by the maintenance department for production equipment repairs
- Inspect completed work using measuring devices and basic quality inspection techniques
- Work closely with tooling, engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support manufacturing needs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety procedures
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling, workstations, and production processes
- Assist with overtime production and tooling projects as business demands require
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Hands-on experience using cutting tools, power drills, jigsaws, and industrial staplers is strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of cutting, drilling, fastening, and basic fabrication techniques
- Previous assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, or tooling shop experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate handheld power tools and industrial equipment
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
- Basic knowledge of manual machining equipment, including manual mills and manual lathes, preferred
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and assist with equipment-related projects
- Trade school education in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field is a plus
- CAD experience or familiarity with design software is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, including up to 10 hours per week during peak production periods
- Ability to lift materials, stand for extended periods, and work safely in an industrial setting
- Experience supporting maintenance, tooling, or production operations is highly preferred
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Orangeburg, SC |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
Skills
- Blueprintsunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Component Assemblyunmatched
- Computer Workstationsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cutting Toolsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Drillingunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Hand Toolsunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Latheunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Machining Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
- Mobile Devicesunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Software Designunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Drawingunmatched
- Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
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