Glue Line Operator

Carpenter Co.; Ferdinand (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is hiring two Glue Line Operators for our Ferdinand, IN plant. You will assemble and glue foam pieces to spec, support line operations, and perform quality checks on finished goods, while operating various equipment.

Minimum 1–3 years in assembly with high school education; reliability and attention to detail required. The role offers health insurance, profit-sharing, and long-term career opportunities in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of assembly experience
• High School or better
• Detail oriented with ability to complete tasks precisely
• Team player with good collaboration
• Self-starter with initiative

Responsibilities

• Glue production items using a hand-held spray gun to customer specifications.
• Verify quality of items meet Carpenter and customer standards.
• Operate rail saw/index slitter and/or Bruno press, load/unload contour cutters, and bale scrap as needed.
• Fill in for other operators as needed or to fill vacancies.
• Complete daily production paperwork.
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area.
• Read and interpret a tape measure.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Assisting with Inventory, as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability/Attendance

Tape measure literacy

Education

High School or better

Tools

Rail saw

Index slitter

Bruno press

Contour cutters

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has two immediate openings for Glue Line Operators at our Ferdinand, IN, manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for assembling and gluing foam pieces to customer specifications, supporting line operations, and performing quality checks of finished goods, as well as operating various pieces of equipment.

Carpenter Co. Employees Are Committed To Working Hard To Ensure Production Goals Are Met While Maintaining Operations Excellence. As The Successful Candidate, You Will Be Expected To:

• Glue all production items using a hand-held spray gun to customer specifications.
• Verify quality of items being produced meet Carpenter and customer standards.
• Perform various duties in the department, including but not limited to: operating rail saw/index slitter and/or Bruno press, loading/unloading contour cutters, and bailing scrap as needed.
• Fill in for other operators as needed or to fill vacancies.
• Complete daily production paperwork.
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area.
• Read and interpret a tape measure.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Your Additional Responsibilities As Gluing Operator Will Include:

• Assisting with Inventory, as required.

Skills And Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to measure accurately with a standard tape measure.
• Reliability - maintain acceptable attendance.
• Hand-eye coordination sufficient to glue pieces without excessive overspray.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. Our Russellville Division employees average over 11 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

Experience Required

• 1 - 3 years: Assembly experience

Education Required

• High School or better

Behaviors Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.