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Padding Machine Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position will operate and monitor industrial machinery to produce high-quality carpet padding according to specifications. This position is Monday through Friday, 1st Shift (6:00am to 2:30pm)

Machine Operator - Padders

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Operate padding and labeling functions at production rate.Housekeeping.Oversee packing of product.Pack product.Complete paperwork and oversee quality.Mechanical skills.Pass the basic operators skills ...

Production Specialist

Lakeville, MN · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Operates padding machine that applies glue to edge of a stack of note sheets. Operates a folding machine feeding full size sheets and folds in half or more. Operates a booklet machine that collates ...

May operate other equipment - padding machine, binding, folding machine, paper cutter to produce document packages per instruction for requestor. * Maintain/file reproduced document originals ...

May operate other equipment - padding machine, binding, folding machine, paper cutter to produce document packages per instruction for requestor. * Maintain/file reproduced document originals ...

Perform other bindery operations such as cutting, punching, shrink-wrapping, stitching, padding ... Perform routine preventative machine maintenance under the direction and supervision of operators ...

Machine Maintenance Technician

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Maintain production machinery such as high-speed digital printing presses, inserters, cutters, folders, padding and printers etc... Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnose the root cause, and ...

Machine Maintenance Technician

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

... padding and printers etc... • Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnose the root cause, and ... machine installations, upgrades, and relocations. • Collaborate with production operators ...

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Machine Operator

Richmond, VA

$27.22/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Carpenter Co. rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator in our Carpet Cushion Department, at our Richmond Plant location (2400 Richmond Highway, Richmond VA 23234). This position will work on a team at the Carpet Cushion Production Line. This position will operate and monitor industrial machinery to produce high-quality carpet padding according to specifications. 

This position is Monday through Friday, 1st Shift (6:00am to 2:30pm). Additionally, in order to meet production needs, all employees in our manufacturing industry are expected to work more than 8-hour shifts and on weekends (if needed).

Compensation for this position is $24.99 per hour. This amount increases at 3 months totaling to $27.22 per hour

Essential Functions

  1. Set up, operate, and monitor industrial carpet cushion line machinery and equipment
  2. Adjust machine settings to meet product specifications and production requirements
  3. Inspect finished products for quality and report defects or inconsistencies
  4. Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on equipment
  5. Maintain accurate production records and logs
  6. Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment
  7. Meet production targets and deadlines
  8. Communicate issues or equipment malfunctions to team and Supervisor
  9. Must successfully be forklift certified.
  10. Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience operating an industrial machine in a manufacturing, chemical, or production environment 
  • Must successfully pass Carpenter Co.'s Forklift Certification process

Other Required Skills and Abilities

  • Team Work; Attendance and Punctuality; Dependability; Quality, Quantity
    Important NotesCarpenter 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.

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