Machine / Saw Operator

Carlisle Construction Materials; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Production Operator for Poly–ISO insulation, performing saw and packaging tasks and following specifications. The role emphasizes equipment operation, critical measurements, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced plant environment.

Typical duties include setup, troubleshooting of control consoles, maintaining 5S standards, and assisting with training. Overnight travel not specified; 40-hour week with potential overtime in Franklin Park, IL.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety aspects of equipment and plant policies.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Understand measurements and process specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain saws and related equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot saw control consoles and crosscut machinery.
• Take critical measurements and ensure product quality.
• Maintain mold release usage and 5S checklist.
• Train new team members and assist with plant coverage.
• Ensure safe disposal of waste chemicals and housekeeping.

Skills

Lock-out/Tag-out

Forklift

Confined Space

Safety policies

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Customer focus

Decision making

Operation of production equipment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

SAP

MS programs

Job description

Production of Poly–ISO Insulation to published specifications. Tasks include operation of saws and packaging equipment. Knowledge of processing specifications, operation of production equipment, sheet length, and linear feet.

Pay Range: $24.00 to $25.00

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Equipment setup, and upkeep of saws and associated equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot, Saw control consoles.
• Operate and troubleshoot, crosscut, take critical measurements
• Maintain the use of mold release.
• Communicate product attributes to process operator for correction.
• Attend various meetings to provide input on processing problems and changes to process and equipment.
• Ensure quality and proper facer makings.
• Housekeeping of Plant inside and out.
• Assist in training of new team members.
• Safe/Proper disposal of waste chemical.
• Maintaining 5S Checklist
• Fill in other areas of the plant as required

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Knowledge and Certified in Lock-out, Tag-out Program, Forklift, and Confined Space
• 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
• Teamwork
  • Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
  • Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
  • Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
• Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
  • Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, technical school preferred

Equipment Used:

• forklifts, facer hoist, control panels, batching console, equipment.
• Computer systems (CMMS, SAP, MS programs)

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 hour per week with overtime as required
• Days/shift vary based on facility need
• Fast paced 24/7 operation

Travel Requirement

• Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings

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