Machine Operator

Barrday Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Free life insurance and disability

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Barrday Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Machine Operator to safely run production equipment in a 12-hour rotation. This full-time role supports a self-directed team and requires basic data entry and adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years in manufacturing or machine operations. The role offers training, safety focus, and opportunities for overtime in a climate-controlled facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, start up, clean up, and shut down production machines per SOPs.
• Stage material with barcodes and maintain inventories during runs.
• Set equipment settings according to customer/product requirements.
• Follow precise test procedures as outlined in Barrday documents.
• Operate hoist and pallet jack and perform daily inspections.
• Enter production and quality data into data systems during runs.
• Visually inspect product to ensure specifications are met.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues with support as needed.
• Raise NCRs for non-conforming materials and coordinate with Quality/Engineering.
• Package, label, and place finished products for shipping.
• Provide production/changeover reports to shift supervisors.
• Maintain 5S and lean practices in daily activities.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and ready for next shift.
• Promote a safe work environment and address unsafe conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Time management

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Machine Operator

Full Time Charlotte, NC, US

About Us:

Barrday is a leading advanced materials solutions company with an international manufacturing and sales presence. Our product lines encompass applications for the composite and protective markets. We are headquartered outside of Toronto, Canada in Cambridge, ON, with manufacturing facilities in Charlotte, NC and Millbury, MA. Our success is based on developing technologically advanced fiber reinforcement, prepreg and other material solutions for our customers in the aerospace, defense, industrial, energy and protective markets. At Barrday, everyone shares four fundamental values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect, and Innovation. Our values help shape our culture, develop our team, and define our company.

Summary:

Machine Operators are responsible for safely and efficiently operating various production machines to consistently meet quality and output targets. Individuals in this role will work as part of a self-directed team with some supervision . This position will work at our Charlotte, NC facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the startup, operation, clean up, and shut down, of machines and other equipment and processes in accordance with standard operating procedures and in manner that keeps pace with demand and meets acceptable production and quality targets .
• Stages material through barcoding, labels, and maintains accurate inventories during runs.
• Customizes basic equipment settings following customer and/or product requirements.
• Follows precise test procedures based on specification and customer requirements as outlined in the Barrday control document.
• Operates hoist and pallet jack and maintains daily inspections .
• Basic usage of technology (data entry) to determine material and product specifications and enter production and quality data during and upon completion of production runs.
• Visually inspects product as it runs to ensure fabric produced meets all specifications.
• Identifies and troubleshoots problems with equipment/ devices pulling in support as needed.
• Raises NCRs for non-conforming materials and works with Quality / Engineering to identify and implement resolutions.
• Packages, labels, and places finished products on skids, bands etc. ready for shipping .
• Provides production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors.
• Ensures 5S and lean philosophies are practiced and sustained in daily activities .
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, maintained and in excellent condition for the next shift.
• Works in a manner promoting a safe environment and deals with unsafe issues immediately .
• Other duties as assigned, within the department and other areas of the plant.

Key Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED .
• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing production environment and / or working with manufactures and or machine operations .
• Ability to prioritize and manage time and multiple priorities efficiently.
• Precise manual dexterity is required .
• Basic math skills particularly as related to measurement .
• Excellent attention to detail and safety.
• Must commit to the assigned work schedule and work overtime as requested .
• Moving, bending, pushing, and lifting capability up to 40 lbs.
• Basic knowledge and comfortable using computers and system to input data .

Working Conditions:

• 12-hour 2-2-3 rotation working 7am to 7pm (2 openings) or 7pm to 7am (1 opening).
• Manufacturing setting ( air-conditioned facility)
• Continuous periods of standing and walking
• Lifting and loading (with assistance of appropriate tools and machines)
• This position will train for approximately 8 weeks (depending on how quickly you learn).
• Access to medical, dental, vision insurance with wellness incentives.
• 401(k) matching options.
• Free life insurance, disability insurance and more.
• Tuition assistance .
• Paid holidays + paid vacation time.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.