1st Shift Foam Cutting Operator – Quality & Teamwork

Carpenter Canada Co.; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Fogelsville, PA is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift to safely operate specific equipment and ensure materials meet customer specifications. You will coordinate with Quality Control and the Department Manager to meet production schedules in a temperature-varied environment.

The role requires prior machine operation experience, basic math and reading skills, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a machine operator preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting operations according to programs and customer specifications.
• Perform quality checks on materials to ensure product meets specifications.
• Unload finished foam material and transport to next area.
• Place excess trim material in baler.
• Maintain communication with line personnel to minimize downtime.
• Record pertinent information from programs.
• Operate baler to bale trim material.
• Cross-train to operate other cutting equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Computerized equipment

Quality control awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Fogelsville, PA is seeking a Machine Operator for 1st shift to safely operate specific equipment and ensure materials meet customer specifications. You will coordinate with Quality Control and the Department Manager to meet production schedules in a temperature-varied environment.

The role requires prior machine operation experience, basic math and reading skills, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision. Training is provided.