Machine Operator

Carpenter Co.; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator B on 1st shift at our Fogelsville, PA plant. This position is responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used to manufacture components and finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedule.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• On the job training provided; prior machine experience is a plus.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Forklift certified.
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Perform cutting operations according to specifications.
• Record data into the SAP system.
• Conduct quality checks of all material to meet specifications.
• Follow work instructions to maintain requirements.
• Ensure finished product is labeled correctly.
• Read and interpret a tape measure.
• Transport and load product to designated area/trailer as needed.
• Assist with inventory.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Reading/Writing/Math

Computer basics

Flexible hours

Forklift certified

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator B on 1st shift at our Fogelsville, PA manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used to manufacture components and finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedule.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will maintain daily communication with department management, team lead and other employees in the department. The position must produce product with varying cutting instructions according to production requirements. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Performs cutting operations according to internal and external customer specifications.
• Records pertinent data into the SAP system.
• Conducts quality checks of all material to meet customer specifications.
• Follows work instructions to maintain requirements.
• Must make sure all finished product is labeled correctly.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Accurately transports and loads product to designated area and/or trailer as needed.
• Assists with inventory, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• On the job training is provided, prior machine experience is a plus.
• Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret a tape measure.

Benefits

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive 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. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. To learn more, check us out at http://www.carpenter.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.