Saw Operator, 1st shift

Carpenter Canada Co.; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has immediate openings for a 1st shift Warehouse/Saw Operator in our Fabrication Department at our Conover, NC plant. The role involves operating machinery that cuts and moves foam products and coordinating with the department manager for cutting requirements.

The ideal candidate will read work orders, run computer-controlled cutting equipment, and maintain a steady pace in a high-volume environment. Forklift experience and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery that cuts and moves foam products.
• Read and interpret work orders to determine sizes and amounts to cut.
• Run computer controlled cutting equipment.
• Maintain steady work pace in a high-volume department.
• Verify proper machine operations and output accuracy.
• Communicate with department manager and lead person for material cutting directions.
• Assist with inventory as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Read work orders

Tape measure reading

Cutting equipment operation

Forklift experience

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $22.02 USD to $22.75 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Carpenter Co. has immediate openings for a 1st shift Warehouse/Saw Operator in our Fabrication Department at our Conover, NC manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the operation of machinery that cuts and moves foam products. This position will communicate with department manager and lead person for direction of material needing to be cut.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations of excellence. This successful candidate will be expected to be efficient in the operation of several pieces of equipment within the department to determine the best material utilization.

Additional responsibilities of the Machine Operator will include:

• Ability to read and interpret work orders
• Uses order listing to determine sizes and amounts to cut.
• Ability to run computer controlled cutting equipment
• Maintain steady work pace in a high-volume department.
• Verifies proper machine operations and checks output accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Forklift experience a must.
• Must be able to make machine adjustments when necessary
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• 1+ years manufacturing experience preferred
• 1+months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to read a interpret a tape measure.
• Basic Computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.

1. Assists with inventory, as required.

2. Other duties as assigned by management.

Employment Type: Full-Time- Hourly

Pay Rate: $22.02 - $22.75

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 .

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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Some experience with cutting equipment preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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