Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Summary

You will be accountable for the operation of a variety of machines to assist with meeting daily production goals. Responsibilities range from preparing machines for specific jobs to cycling materials through to the finished product. Working 40 hours a week work week with occasional overtime, no travel required.

Shift Schedule: 7am to 3pm

Rate: 17.50/hr

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates machinery of assigned department (cutting, fabrication, shapes, recycling, molding, expanding, etc.) to complete assigned work order.
• Receives and reviews work orders.
• Communicates the required amount of material needed to perform tasks to other departments.
• Continuous observation of machine operation to ensure optimal performance of standard work within assigned department.
• Performs hazard-based functions on machinery, including lock out/tag out and daily equipment inspection.
• Stacks, sorts, and bundles material according to assigned department’s standard work.
• Occasional housekeeping tasks, 5S, and SQDC involvement.
• Records data of manufactured material for quality control and improvement functions.
• Achieves production goals while complying with all safety requirements.
• Assists with quality checks to verify proper parameters are adhered to.
• Assists Operators II & III on packaging and end-of-line work, and as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Hours worked: 8 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift
• Calculator, Measuring Devices
• Hand tools
• Computer

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite)
• Hi-Visibility Vests
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Ability to follow CWT’s policies, procedures, and processes.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED is Preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Additional Information

At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words — they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success.

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