Cutting Operator B — Quality, Efficiency & Training

Carpenter Canada Co.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is seeking a Machine Operator B to support cutting operations and quality checks in a manufacturing environment. You will unload finished foam, manage trim and baling, and coordinate with line personnel to keep downtime minimal. Training is provided, and flexibility for schedule is required.

The role requires basic math/reading skills and the ability to read a tape measure, with supervision as needed. Monday–Friday shift with potential overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a machine operator.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Past machine operation experience

Basic math and reading skills

Ability to read tape measure

Ability to follow instructions

Self-supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Carpenter Co. is seeking a Machine Operator B to support cutting operations and quality checks in a manufacturing environment. You will unload finished foam, manage trim and baling, and coordinate with line personnel to keep downtime minimal. Training is provided, and flexibility for schedule is required.

The role requires basic math/reading skills and the ability to read a tape measure, with supervision as needed. Monday–Friday shift with potential overtime and weekend work.