1st Shift Mold Trimmer: Precision Quality

Carpenter Canada Co.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Rochester Hills, MI, is seeking a Production Trimmer for 1st shift to manufacture products using molding processes and hand assembly, following all procedures to keep productivity, quality, and safety high.

You will trim flash, review standards, ensure zero non-conformances, record scrap, apply labels, maintain housekeeping, and participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement activities; strong attendance and overtime readiness required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, or related experience.
• Language skills: read/write simple instructions and memos.
• Math: add/subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide by 10s/100s.
• Reasoning: interpret written or schedule instructions.
• Physical demands: stand 8 hours, lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Trim the flash from the mold manually and with scissors.
• Review job standards before trimming.
• Ensure product meets quality criteria with zero non-conformances.
• Record scrap hourly per work instructions.
• Apply labels and remove old labels from packaging.
• Record lot control numbers and report discrepancies.
• Communicate production and quality issues in staff meetings.
• Maintain housekeeping and participate in continuous improvement.
• Follow safety and environmental procedures; wear PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Skills

Physical Demands

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Rochester Hills, MI, is seeking a Production Trimmer for 1st shift to manufacture products using molding processes and hand assembly, following all procedures to keep productivity, quality, and safety high.

You will trim flash, review standards, ensure zero non-conformances, record scrap, apply labels, maintain housekeeping, and participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement activities; strong attendance and overtime readiness required.