Coater Operator

Pittsburgh Glass Works•Carlisle, OH

About The Position

Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures energy-efficient glass products and operates manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. The Coater Operator sets up and monitors production operations and equipment, performs process checks and routine maintenance, and helps ensure products meet Vitro quality requirements. The role involves cleaning, assembling, disassembling, and repairing coater equipment; documenting line and equipment changes; and supporting troubleshooting with Coater Engineers, Maintenance, and GMMs. Operators work collaboratively, maintain good housekeeping, and promote safety and compliance with company rules and policies. The position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed, as well as work 8 to 16 hours per day and in hot and cold environments.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Able to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed; willingness to work overtime is expected.
Good attendance history and ability to meet attendance expectations.
Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Able to work efficiently at a fast pace.
Able to lift 25 pounds repetitively.
Able to work in both cold and hot environments.
Able to work 8 to 16 hours per day.
Able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, and kneel.
Pre-employment background checks, drug screens, and Physical Abilities Testing are required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up production operations and monitor process signals and equipment, taking corrective action when concerns arise.
Notify Coater Engineers and/or Maintenance of concerns as needed.
Record equipment status changes and significant line operations clearly and professionally in the Operator Logbook.
Perform routine maintenance on Coater equipment.
Support GMMs in troubleshooting line issues.
Follow product-specific and quality guidelines in accordance with Vitro Quality Management Systems.
Perform process checks.
Clean coating chambers, targets, conveyors, and related equipment.
Assemble, disassemble, and repair coater equipment, including tub shields, roll assemblies, planar and rotatable cathodes, and TPO application equipment.
Assist co-workers in performing their duties and contribute as a team player.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Support, promote, and demonstrate positive safety behaviors.
Support, promote, and follow Vitro rules and policies.