Dagard USA Corp Machine Operator / Assembly Team Associate Canton, GA · Full time Company website

We’re looking for a motivated, reliable person to join our production floor as a Machine Operator and Assembly Team Associate. You’ll be hands-on from day one — operating a Schroder Professional POS 3000 sheet metal folding machine, learning other equipment, assembling panels, applying adhesives, and working with a heated press. No prior experience with our specific machines is required — if you’ve got a mechanical mindset and a willingness to show up and learn, we’ll teach you the rest.

About Dagard USA Corp

Dagard USA is your trusted partner for modular cleanroom solutions. We deliver reliable high-performance systems for the controlled environment and life science industries. Founded in 1951, we’ve grown into a world-class provider of modular environments for industries where safety, cleanliness, and control are non-negotiable. Today, Dagard USA proudly carries that legacy forward—designed, built, and delivered in the USA. Since launching our Georgia-based production facility in 2022, we've committed to providing our customers with fast lead times, localized service, and tailored solutions backed by European technical excellence. Based in Canton, Georgia, our team offers fully U.S.-based support, from concept, including design engineering, shop drawings, and technical documentation. Our core values—teamwork, flexibility, technical leadership, commitment, and customer satisfaction—drive every project, building trusted partnerships across North America.

Description

What You’ll Do

Machine Operation


  • Operate the Schroder Professional POS 3000 sheet metal folding machine safely
  • Operate Amada Twin Servo Drive Turret Punch Press
  • Train on additional equipment including Emmegi T2 E Double-Head cutting machines and Emmegi T3 Star CNC Machining center
  • Complete daily safety and performance checks on your machines

Panel Assembly


  • Assemble panels and subcomponents using provided diagrams and specs
  • Apply adhesives and operate a heated press as part of the production process
  • Accurately measure materials using a millimeter tape measure

Safety & Quality


  • Follow all workplace safety procedures and wear required PPE — every shift, no exceptions
  • Perform quality checks on your completed work and flag anything that doesn’t look right

Teamwork & Communication


  • Work alongside your team across projects and help each other stay on track
  • Keep your Production Manager in the loop on shift status, issues, or ideas. Ideas are always welcome!

What We’re Looking For


  • Reliable mindset, transportation, and the ability to be on-site by 6:45 AM to start your 7:00 AM shift — this one is non-negotiable
  • A mechanical mindset — you don’t need to know our machines, but you should feel comfortable around equipment
  • Composite or steel-toed safety boots
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
  • Strong attendance and punctuality track record

Physical Requirements

This is an active, on-your-feet manufacturing role. You should be comfortable with the following:


  • Standing and walking for up to 8 hours per shift
  • Reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching regularly
  • Lifting and moving objects safely up to 50 lbs
  • Repetitive hand and arm motions — grasping, assembling, manipulating parts
  • Using both manual and powered tools as needed
  • Working in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, dust, and temperature variation

What’s in It for You

✓ 401(k) Retirement Plan

✓ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

✓ Paid Vacation

✓ Paid Holidays

✓ Consistent, predictable schedule — 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday

✓ On-the-Job Training & Growth

A supportive, team-oriented work environment

✓ Yearly boot reimbursement of up to $100

 

Ready to join the team? Apply today.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


Salary

$20 - $24 per hour