Production Trimmer

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. has an immediate opening for a Production Trimmer, 1st shift at our Rochester Hills manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for manufacture of products utilizing primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly, following all procedures and work instructions, achieving optimal productivity, quality, and safety, assuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to:

• Trim the flash from the mold manually and/or using scissors


• Review job standards before trimming the part


• Assure product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances


• Correctly record scrap every hour per work instructions


• Correctly apply all internal and external labels when requires, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging


• Correctly apply lot control numbers


• Review all applicable quality alerts 


• Immediately notify Production Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks or any condition identified to be out of the normal operating condition


• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during staff meetings


• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas


• Participate in team problem solving activities (communication meetings, shift meetings, etc.,) and continuous improvement activities


• Follow all internal and OSHA required safety and environmental procedures


• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, close toed shoes/boots with rubber sole base)


• Adhere to all company policies and procedures


• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Requirements

•  Education and Experience: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


•  Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.


• Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.


• Reasoning Skills: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral, or schedule form.


• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand on feet at least 8 hours/day and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear; and stop, kneel, or crouch. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have good attendance and be able to work overtime as required.

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. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.