Team Operator

Carpenter Canada Co.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carpenter Co. seeks a Team Operator to join a team focused on efficient manufacturing processes and quality. You'll cut according to programs, check materials, and coordinate with production staff in a temperature-changed environment.

Responsibilities include operating a baler, cross-training on equipment, and recording program data. The role offers a structured schedule, equal opportunity employment, and tuition reimbursement after one year of service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a machine operator required.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use computerized equipment.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions and work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting operations according to programs and customer specifications.
• Perform quality checks on materials to ensure product meets specifications.
• Unload finished cut foam material and transport to next production area.
• Place excess trim material in baler.
• Maintain communication with line personnel to minimize downtime.
• Record program pertinent information.
• Operate baler to bale and secure trim material.
• Cross-train to operate other cutting equipment as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervision.

Skills

Machine operation

Tape measure reading

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing/math basics

Follow instructions

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

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 Quality Control, Department Manager, and other employees in the department to ensure the needs of all internal and external customers as outline by the production schedule are met. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Your additional responsibilities as the Team Operator will include:

• Perform cutting operations according to programs and customer specifications
• Perform quality checks on materials to ensure the product meets customer specifications.
• Unload finished cut foam material and transport to next production area.
• Place excess trim material in baler.
• Maintain communication with line personnel to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum
• Record pertinent information of programs.
• Operate baler - bale and secure trim material from baler.
• Cross-train to operate other cutting equipment as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervision.

Skills / Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience as amachine operator.
• Specific on the job training is provided.
• Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations.
• Musthave basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Schedule may vary dependent upon project needs.

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. offers a comprehensive benefits package includingexcellent 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. We'd like for you to join us! To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com . PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS!

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