Saw Operator, 1st shift

Carpenter • Hickory, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Co. has immediate openings for a 1st shift Warehouse/Saw Operator in our Fabrication Department at our Longview, 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assists with inventory, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• excellent health insurance
• generous profit-sharing plan
• long-term career opportunities
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED