AIKI Robust Operator (3rd Shift) - Ridgeway

Isola Group; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Growth opportunities

Innovative culture

Job summary

Isola is hiring a 3rd Shift AIKI Robust Operator at our Ridgeway, SC facility to operate the laminate-cutting machine and ensure quality conformance. The role requires routine safety and quality audits, 5S housekeeping, and timely handling of orders while maintaining ISO compliance.

The ideal candidate has prior machine operating experience and SAP familiarity, plus strong written and verbal communication to coordinate with maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience is required.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the machine that cuts laminate sheets.
• Ensure materials meet industry quality criteria.
• Perform safety and quality audits as assigned.
• Maintain a clean work area per 5S standards.
• Manage cut orders and packing to meet due dates.
• Communicate with maintenance when equipment problems arise.
• Follow ISO and manufacturing procedures.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma to improve the process.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Verbal and written communication

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is to improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a3rd Shift AIKI Robust Operator at our Ridgeway, SC facility.

Schedule:9:00pm to 5:30am Sunday to Thursday (Extended shift and weekend overtime work required)

Compensation: $18.25 per hour (plus $1.25 per hour shift differential)

THE ROLE

The AFL Operator is responsible for operating the machine that cuts laminate sheets.

TOP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the materials processed conform to industry quality criteria.
• Perform Safety and Quality Audits as assigned.
• Maintain a clean work area in accordance with established 5\"S\" criteria.
• Manage the orders being cut and packed to ensure customer due dates are being met.
• Effectively communicates with maintenance when equipment problems arise.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO and manufacturing visual and written procedures.
• Maintain a clean work area in accordance with established 5S criteria.
• Use Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies to improve the process.
• All employees will be required to participate in training and continuous improvement events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

• An efficient worker, you enjoy having multiple priorities at one time and multitasking without breaking a sweat.
• A great teammate, you can contribute and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A problem solver, you ask the right questions to uncover the root cause and can quickly iterate to a final, well-thought-out result.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous machine operating experience- required.
• Previous experience with work instructions, work orders, and SAP- preferred

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Pay
• Personal growth and advancement opportunities
• A culture where innovation, enthusiasm, and cooperation are encouraged.

INTERNAL ELIGIBILITY

• Completion of 90-day new hire/newly transferred probationary period
• No active disciplinary notices for behavior or performance
• No more than 3 attendance points

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication is essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

• In this role you maybe be required to stand up to 10 hours per shift and with frequent bending, reaching, and grasping. You will also need to lift, pull or push up to 50 pounds.