BVCC Operator (Operator A)

About the role

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. Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a 1st shift Baumer (Operator A) position at our Highpoint, NC manufacturing plant. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Slitter Operator, you will be expected to operate the slitter to ensure maximum usage of bun/sheet stock material with a minimal generation of trim material.

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe operation of a specific piece of equipment used in the manufacturing of components and/or finished products for internal and external customers as defined by a daily production schedule. Maintains daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager, and other employees in the department to ensure the needs of all internal and external customers as outlined by the production schedule are met. The position works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or glue slabs together in preparation for the cutting process
• Ability to run and operate computer controlled cutting equipment
• Monitor quality and make any adjustments in cutting
• Make thickness checks on products
• Collect data and document production programs
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product meets all specifications
• Monitor the equipment to make sure that downtime is kept to a minimum
• Input pertinent data into the SAP system
• Make machine adjustments when necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout entire shift
• Operate the baler as needed
• Collect data and document on programs
• Assume any other functions requested by supervision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized equipment in daily operations
• Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and call-in with little notice
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Must have the ability to read and interpret a tape measure

Skills

• Machine operator experience preferred
• SAP and UKG systems knowledge preferred

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:00pm, depending on business needs

Pay

Hourly Rate: $22.02-$22.75

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance
• Generous profit-sharing plan
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
• Long-term career opportunities in a stable industry
• Clean working environment