Location:

Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, United States of America

Job ID:

R0104902

Date Posted:

2025-08-27

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Tag Machine Operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.  The position is based in Batesburg, SC.

Accountabilities:

• Comprehend test specifications and interpret drawings, complex schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Direct and set-up machinery for assembly of tags for all Hitachi projects including routine maintenance, setup and programming
  • Format tag files using EWS software for all ongoing projects
  • Utilize Brady software to create Brady tags for all projects
  • Use in house software to create Hitachi plastic tags for all projects
  • Check all layout tags to the EWS text files
  • Create manual tag spread sheets for non EWS projects
  • Order all tag material needed for on-hand stock
  • Track all tag material used on projects for traceability
  • Quarterly reports to finance for tag material used on projects
  • Log all tags produced per project in spread sheet (who/what/where/when)
  • Adhere to project schedules
  • Attend weekly MFG project meeting
  • Must work independently with little supervision

Required skills/experience:

• 2-3 years of technical experience (IT knowledge)
• work within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Products including Work and Excel
• Experience reading following blueprints, and schematics
• Strong organization skills
• Intermediate understanding of wiring and tagging process
• Interpreting technical drawings and schematics
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Brady Tag Machine operation
• Familiar with Brady software to provide inputs and support programmer

Preferred Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience in Project Wiring
• Experience using EWS (Engineering Workstation) software

Education:
High school diploma

Language:

English Proficiency

Benefits: 

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.   

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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