Sobre esta vaga de Machine Operator 1 - Glass Fabrication na Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
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What You'll Get to Do
The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring fabrication equipment used to process architectural glass products. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery for our customers.
This role may operate and support equipment such as glass cutting tables, edging and grinding machines, CNC machinery, drilling equipment, tempering furnaces, automated production lines, and material handling systems. The position reports to the Production Supervisor.
Primary Responsibilities
- Safely operate fabrication equipment and production machinery in accordance with established procedures
- Review work orders, production schedules, and specifications to ensure products are manufactured accurately
- Load and unload glass onto equipment, tables, carts, racks, and production lines
- Enter and verify production information within machine control systems and software
- Perform quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process and verify products meet customer specifications
- Identify, isolate, and report materials or products that do not meet quality standards
- Monitor machine performance and make routine operational adjustments as necessary
- Perform equipment cleaning, basic troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance activities
- Accurately record production, quality, scrap, and inventory transactions
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work instructions, and specifications
- Use measuring devices including tape measures and gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances
- Safely move materials using carts, vacuum lift equipment, and other approved material handling devices
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and productivity initiatives
- Assist in other departments and perform additional duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and takes pride in producing high-quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous manufacturing, fabrication, machine operation, or industrial experience preferred
- Experience operating production equipment in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
- Ability to read and understand work orders, production schedules, and written instructions
- Ability to perform basic math calculations and read a tape measure accurately
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a production environment
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as business needs require
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 10 to 12-hour shift
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted
- Ability to safely work around large glass products, moving machinery, forklifts, and overhead lifting devices
- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and humidity conditions
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.
