Garlock is looking for a GYLON Calender Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in precision, and wants to be part of a process where consistency, quality, and attention to detail matter every shift. If you are dependable, safety-minded, comfortable with computers and equipment, and ready to learn a specialized manufacturing process, this could be a strong next step for you.

What you’ll do:

• Operate calender machinery used to produce GYLON sheet material.
• Set up and run machine centers using HMIs and computers to load programs and maintain production flow.
• Follow work instructions to support consistent product quality across shifts.
• Check sheet dimensions, including length, width, and thickness, to ensure product meets specifications.
• Move material through the production line according to requirements.
• Maintain accurate counts to support inventory accuracy and production tracking.
• Take product samples and submit them to Quality for evaluation.
• Review job paperwork for accuracy and keep production information organized.
• Maintain a clean work area to help prevent product contamination.

Why this role stands out:

• Specialized machine operation role in a stable manufacturing environment.
• Work that directly supports product quality, customer requirements, and production consistency.
• Opportunity to build skills in equipment setup, computer-based machine controls, measurement checks, and quality sampling.
• Team-focused environment where safety, cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability are valued.
• Great fit for someone who likes hands-on work, routine, precision, and seeing the finished result of their effort.

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using production systems or machine interfaces.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions accurately.
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Safety-first mindset and willingness to speak up about concerns or improvement opportunities.
• Reliable, action-oriented approach with a focus on quality and results.

Physical and work environment requirements:

• Standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, cutting, and pulling during the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; anything over 35 pounds requires two people or a mechanical lifting device.
• Comfort working in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with noise, solvent fumes, graphite, dynasol, and silica.
• Ability to work in a union manufacturing environment.

Ready to be part of a process where precision matters? Bring your reliability, machine operation mindset, and commitment to quality to Garlock’s GYLON manufacturing team. Apply today for the GYLON Calender Operator role.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm

Starting Pay: $23.49/hour, Pay Range: $23.49-$24.87/hour, Shift Differential (2nd): $1.50/hour

Your Role in Our Values: At Garlock, our values of Safety, Excellence, and Respect guide how we work, collaborate, and grow. In this role, you will have opportunities to live these values every day by creating safe environments, driving meaningful results, and building respectful relationships.

• Safety: Champion a culture of safety by embracing the Garlock Safety Pledge in everything you do. Look for ways to improve safety in your work, your team, and the broader organization, because safety starts with each of us.
• Excellence: Bring your full self to work. Focus on creating value, driving innovation, and continuously improving how we work.
• Respect: Create space for every voice to be heard. Foster a workplace built on mutual respect, where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to both personal and organizational success.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. 

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.  

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.​ 

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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operates a Calender machine.
• Follows work instructions to ensure consistent product is made throughout all 3 shifts
• Set up and operation of machine centers (This includes using HMI’s and computers to load programs)
• Checks dimensions (length, width & thickness) of every sheet to ensure product meets specifications
• Moves material down the line per specifications.
• Maintains accurate counts to aid in inventory management.
• Ensures cleanliness of work area throughout shift to prevent contamination of product.
• Responsible for taking samples and turning them into our quality department for evaluation
• Reviews job paperwork for accuracy.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the safety policy and encourages teammates to do the same
• Ensures cleanliness of work area throughout shift to prevent contamination of product
• Actively seeks safety opportunities and brings up any issues to supervision for correction
• Keeps work area clean.
• Performs other jobs as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

 COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Self-Awareness
• Problem solving
• Drive Results
• Action Oriented

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

POSTURE: Standing, pushing, pulling, bending

MAXIMUM WEIGHT TO BE LIFTED: 35 lbs. anything over 35 lb requires two people or mechanical lifting device.

FREQUENCY PER SHIFT: up to 40 %

REPETITIVE MOTION TASKS: Reaching, cutting, pulling

DURATION OF SHIFT:  80 %                                                               

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Climate controlled building, solvent fumes, noise, graphite, dynasol and silica
• Union environment