Machine / Process Operator

carlislecompanies; Town of Montgomery (NY); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies is seeking a production operator to manufacture Poly–ISO insulation according to published specifications. You will operate the foam head, monitor process controls, calculate output in square feet, sheet length and linear feet.

The job requires reading gauges, meters and tape measures, using forklifts, and following plant safety policies. Typical schedule is 40 hours per week with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in foam production or insulation manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain the foam head area.
• Read gauges and meters; monitor temperatures and fluid levels.
• Prepare head parts, nozzles, and injectors.
• Enter data and read logs per documented procedures.
• Communicate with supervisor during start-up and production runs.
• Inspect calibration rollers and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Process specifications

Quality standards

Safety awareness

Mobile equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Control panels

Process console

Pour table

Laminator

Packaging equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Production of Poly–ISO Insulation to published specifications. Tasks include processing chemical at the foam head, operation of process control panel. Knowledge of processing specifications, operation of production equipment, calculation of output square feet, sheet length, and linear feet. Other skills include the ability to read gauges, meters and tape measures. Operation of forklifts.

Pay Range: $24.00 - $25.00

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate and maintain foam head area.
• Check temperature and fluid level of head part cleaner
• Prepare and changing of head parts, nozzles and injectors
• Preparing facer tolls and doing facer splices.
• Use of SAPI. Enter data and reading as outlined in document.
• Inspect Calibration roller or cleanliness.
• Inspect and maintain proper chemical laydown.
• Communicate with other operator and supervisor on start-up and during production run.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of processing specifications and quality standards for products.
• Knowledge of safety aspects of all equipment as well as the plant's general safety policies.
• Understanding the impact of sending incorrect/defective product.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment safely.

Equipment Used:

• Equipment Operated - Forklifts, control panels, process console, pour table, laminator & packaging equipment.
• Tools Required - Various hand tools and required PPE as needed.
• Data Used - Operators run logs, shim sheet.
• Inter-personnel Skills - including the ability to be a team player, the ability to pass on information and training of others.

Working Conditions:

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following:
  • Temperatures exposed to both Ambient/outside temperatures.
  • Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points.
  • Noise of industrial machinery
• Typically 40 hours per week with overtime as required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent