Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,100 employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world. This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Turners Falls, MA. WHAT WE OFFER – OUR HARD-WORKING TEAM DESERVES BENEFITS THAT WORK FOR THEM: Maximize your potential, own your impact. Total rewards: • Significant earning potential in year 1 • Progressive pay with skills development • Additional earnings through employee ownership program • Performance-based bonus opportunities • Benefits day 1 • Paid parental leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Voluntary overtime • Two weeks’ vacation within first year • Holiday pay Growth: • Career advancement opportunities within 15 manufacturing facilities in the US • Leadership development • Technical training • Innovative and quick to market • Accelerated company growth People & Culture: • Flexibility (Work 15 days a month) • Sustainability leader • Safety & quality driven • Fast-paced work environment • Purpose-driven & Values-based • Community partners • Earth stewardship 2-2-3 Shift schedule/hours: • Work: Monday & Tuesday – Off: Wednesday & Thursday – Work: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday • Off: Monday & Tuesday – Work: Wednesday & Thursday – Off: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday • 12-hour static shifts (Days - 5am - 5pm) (Nights – 5:00pm – 5:00am) Compensation: • Starting wage ranges from $20.00- $23.00 dependent upon experience • Night shift differential: $2.50 WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: You will be responsible for the operation and output of assigned production lines which include but are not limited to: • Performs duties in a manner that adheres to safety policies and procedures. • Participate in the training curriculum as an operator learning aspects of plastic extrusion line operations while completing assigned duties required for certification • Change plastic extruding machine, set up according to production line changes following specifications on work orders, and examine products for nonconformance to specifications • Responsible for monitoring quality and accuracy of the line and scrap • Perform housekeeping and preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain equipment • Set up plastic extrusion machines (shut-down, start-up, switchovers, order preparation, and production, of plastic extrusion lines). • Responsible for raw materials (resin) by keeping extruder fed with resin mixture • Maintain good interaction and teamwork with supervisor and co-workers • Give assistance to co-workers to expedite changeovers OUR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: • Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities • Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes • Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism • Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible • Produce quality materials to be distributed to customers • Maintain production volume and efficiency • Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way • Troubleshoot mechanical issues, requesting supervisor assistance when needed OUR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • 3+ years in manufacturing, technical field, or engineering • Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or another technical certification could take place of experience less than 5 years • Ability to work with measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, etc. • Solid technical/mechanical aptitude • Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, pull and lift throughout a 12- hour period. (Our lift limit is 65lbs) • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen • Focus on safety and quality production • Basic computer knowledge • Strong communication skills • Positive attitude and a willingness to learn Physical Work and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member 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 team member is regularly required to stand most of their 12-hour shift on a cement production floor. The team member frequently is required to use arms to reach and hands to handle or feel. The team member must repetitively lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Must be able to routinely climb stairs and work safely around numerous hot surfaces and rotating equipment. • Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Team members in this role are exposed to seasonal temperature/humidity changes that can be near 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Are our values a match for you? • Committed – We act with integrity and respect for one another. • Collaborative – We are better when we work together. • Caring – We strive to be socially conscious in all we do. • Courageous – We take risks to achieve better outcomes. • Curious – We encourage new thinking to reimagine what’s possible. • Competitive – We play to win. If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today! Want to learn more about CNG? Click here to learn from our employees! https://www.youtube.com/@charternextgeneration Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law. Charter Next Generation, Inc. is an E – Verify employer. #TurnersFalls Work: Monday & Tuesday – Off: Wednesday & Thursday – Work: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Off: Monday & Tuesday – Work: Wednesday & Thursday – Off: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12-hour static shift (Days - 5am - 5pm) (Nights – 5:00pm – 5:00am)
See More Details >>CNC Machine Operator, Level II Summary Produces manufactured parts by operating and maintaining CNC machines fabricating parts and producing them according to blueprint design, ensuring quality and precision all while maintaining a level of consistent safety and quality. LEVEL II Operator, Qualifications: Level II Operators will possess 3-5 years of experience working in manufacturing and have an understanding of technical drawings as well as the ability to use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers. Job Responsibilities: · Follows written/verbal directions and work procedures · Basic tooling knowledge · Basic knowledge of CNC machinery · Load and unload parts into CNC machinery · Operate to make parts to specifications · Set-up and read gauges · Set-up and touch-off · Ability to understand machine codes · Demonstrated ability to work well within a small team · Put tools in the correct tool station. · Find and load the program into the machine. · Dry run program. · Inspect parts and test parts for function and dimensions using appropriate measuring instruments. · Make judgement, initiate corrective action and adjust machine as required · Make edits that are given to them on set up sheets or by programmer · Can read and interpret blueprints. · Responsible for their own work, product loss, and the equipment they operate Technical Skills: · Makes decisions on quality related issues · Ability to read and inspect to blueprints using standard tools and gauges · Proficient in CNC machining applications · Basic machine shop math as well as trigonometry · Basic computer data entry skills Educational Qualifications: · High school diploma, technical training and/or equivalent professional experience. Working Environment/Physical Requirements of the Job: · Required minimum lifting ability up to 50lbs · Carrying parts from station to station in a safe manner · Reports to the Production Supervisor. If you are interested in working with us, stop by to complete an employment application (in-person), visit our website at www.bete.com to download an application from our “careers” page, or email hsevene@bete.com to be considered. Be sure to include an updated resume. Benefits to working with BETE: A competitive benefits package that includes: 401(k) Retirement Savings Program (includes 25% company match), Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after 30days), Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, MA Paid Family Medical Leave, Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance(s), Voluntary Family Life Insurance, Accidental & Critical Care Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Company Paid Life Insurance, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Float Time, Employee Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Bi-Annual Discretionary Bonuses (June & December), 8 ½ paid holidays, on-site fitness facility. History of BETE: Founded in 1950 in Greenfield, MA, BETE operated as a family-owned business until 2024, when Matthew Bete's strategic partnership with EXAIR opened the door to significant opportunities and growth. BETE's established USA manufacturing and strong international presence continue to thrive with the support of our distributor network and growing subsidiaries in Germany and Europe. BETE’s spray technology is used worldwide to optimize processes in various markets, including food, beverage, petrochemical, chemical, and pollution control. We manufacture tens of thousands of different products, including fog and misting nozzles, tank cleaning nozzles, material injection nozzles, custom spray lances, fabrications, and spray systems. We offer Advanced Spray Engineering Services to solve more challenging and critical problems, including the ability to perform CFD studies and physical testing. Our decades of experience in spray design and applications engineering, combined with our CNC machine shop, foundry, and spray lab, are used to design, manufacture, and test our products. Our innovations improve sustainable operations in a broad range of industries. We listen to and partner with our customers to ensure the optimal solution for their spraying challenge. • A pre-employment drug screen as well as a criminal background check is required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Life insurance • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Evening shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. Job Description Under general supervision, the Machine Operator I Provides necessary support to the production teams, assists machine operators with assigned tasks, maintains materials and supplies, tracks inventories, and packages finished products. The position reports to the leader on any work status updates. Responsibilities Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Reads and interprets production paperwork (e.g. Sales Orders, Production Notes Customer Specifications, and Set-Up Sheets) • Sets up assigned machine for production using previously determined guidelines and specifications • Sets up, maintains and performs changeovers on extrusion line by following customer specifications. • Audits material consumption and loading • Enters all production data into the Enterprise Readiness Planning (ERP) system • Inspects and prepares customer samples as required following product specifications • Conducts tooling changes or machine adjustments • Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product • Suggests changes in working conditions and equipment used to increase the efficiency of plant, department, or work crew • Attends shift and safety meetings when required • Assists all operators and coworkers to meet organizational key performance indicators • Acquires skills to operate lines in one production segment • Performs duties of Utility and Machine Operator • Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education & Skillsets: • Ability to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, managers and customers • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex multiple-step instructions • Ability to deal with problems and non-standardized situations with multiple variables • Ability to multi-task and demonstrate strong time management skills • Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and correspondence • Ability to travel between facilities • Ability to work overtime if required to meet business demands • Ability to use a computer; including but not limited to manufacturing software • Ability to perform mathematical calculations, aided, including fractions and decimals • Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements in fractions and decimals Preferred • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) • Associate degree from a technical school • 1-3 years' experience with dies and extruders Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee must: • Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds • Be able to push or pull heavy objects with mechanical assistance • Be able to work 12 hours shifts • Perform repetitive tasks • Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk • Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces • Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus • Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks PPE Requirements Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including; • Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe) • Safety Glasses • Bump Caps • Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks • Hearing Protection; when required • Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks Work Environment Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment. • Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot • Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes, and odors • May include mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards What We Offer At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones: • Medical, dental and vision insurance • Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP) • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) • Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) • Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage • Paid vacation and competitive personal time off • 401(k) savings plan with company match • Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family • Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance • The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $37.00 depending on experience About Mativ Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Greenfield, MA typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, require extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Greenfield, MA, machinists can expect to earn an average of $1,205 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $12,000 annually. Educational pathways include apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education at community colleges, and on-the-job training, all of which provide the necessary skills and credentials for a successful career in the machining trade.
