Friction Operator

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Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Bloomington, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate manufacturing equipment such as presses and sanders while ensuring compliance with work instructions and safety standards. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing events to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Qualifications

You have experience operating presses, sanders, and hand tools, and can position parts according to work instructions or blueprints. You are focused on maintaining a safe and clean work environment and are able to participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean and six sigma principles.

Must Have Skills for ATS

presses

sanders

hand tools

blueprints

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Job Description

Description

· Operate   presses, sanders, and common hand tools in a safe, efficient manner.

· Measure/weight   friction compounds in compliance with work instructions.

· Keep and   promote a clean, safe work environment.

Requirements

· Positions parts   a

· Operate   presses, sanders, and common hand tools.

· Position parts   according to work instructions or following blueprints.

· Fasten parts   together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners as   applicable.

· Remove small   quantities of material with hand files and scrapers to produce close fit   between parts.

· Participate in   and support Carlisle Operating System (COS) initiatives.

· Participate in   COS events to improve productivity and reduce waste.

· Work with   management team t identify continuous improvement projects utilizing lean and   six sigma principles to drive operational excellence and improve   profitability.

· Work with   management team to promote waste identification and elimination by utilizing   Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles of Kaizen.

· Other duties as assigned by Shift   Supervisor or Plant Manager.

High   school diploma/general education degree (GED) and three to six months related   experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and   experience.

· Three to six months of employment experience in a manufacturing   environment. 

· Mechanical or machinery related experience and/or training   preferred. 

· 100% safety focused.

· Ability to read detailed work instructions.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Good problem solving skills.

· Focus on continuous improvement and Lean principles.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

  What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
  • Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
  • Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
  • Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
  • Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
  • Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
  • Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
  • You will also be eligible for participation in the CentroMotion - Fiscal Year 2026 (January 1 – December 31) Bonus Program with an individual bonus target of 3%

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Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc

Carlisle Brake & Friction is a leading solutions provider of high-performance and severe duty brake, clutch, and transmission applications to OEM and aftermarket customers in the mining, construction, military, agricultural, industrial, and aerospace markets. The strength of Carlisle’s brands, including Wellman Products Group, Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction, Hawk Performance, Japan Power Brake, and VelveTouch gives our customers access to a diverse range of the most highly engineered braking, friction, clutch, and transmission products available to the market today. With nine manufacturing facilities globally located in the U.S., U.K., India, Italy, China, and Japan, and with over 1,300 employees, Carlisle serves over 100 leading original equipment manufacturers in 50 countries, making Carlisle the right choice for your new brake or friction design, no matter where you are in the world or what you want to be. Carlisle seeks to provide our customers with full system solutions, “from the pedal to the wheel.”
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