Foam Cutting Technician: Team Operator (Mon–Fri)

Carpenter Canada Co.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. seeks a Team Operator to join a team focused on efficient manufacturing processes and quality. You'll cut according to programs, check materials, and coordinate with production staff in a temperature-changed environment.

Responsibilities include operating a baler, cross-training on equipment, and recording program data. The role offers a structured schedule, equal opportunity employment, and tuition reimbursement after one year of service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a machine operator required.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions and 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 cut foam material and transport to next production area.
• Place excess trim material in baler.
• Maintain communication with line personnel to minimize downtime.
• Record program pertinent information.
• Operate baler to bale and secure trim material.
• Cross-train to operate other cutting equipment as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervision.

Skills

Machine operation

Tape measure reading

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing/math basics

Follow instructions

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Carpenter Co. seeks a Team Operator to join a team focused on efficient manufacturing processes and quality. You'll cut according to programs, check materials, and coordinate with production staff in a temperature-changed environment.

Responsibilities include operating a baler, cross-training on equipment, and recording program data. The role offers a structured schedule, equal opportunity employment, and tuition reimbursement after one year of service.