Glass Cutter

Quaker Eldon•Eldon, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A Glass Cutter's role is to cut quality glass essential to the production of glass units for the manufacturing of glass windows and doors while strategically adjusting jobs to obtain the highest yield from the glass they cut for each job and repair. This position is in the Commercial division, within the Glass Cutters department, and reports to the Glass Production Supervisor. It is a full-time, Non-Exempt position with a shift of Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of different glass types
Basic writing and math skills
Knowledge to identify job by sales order and line numbers
Proficient knowledge of glass sticker information and glass order paperwork
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds
Regularly push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 300 pounds
Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds through team lift
Work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, for 5 days each week
Stand for prolonged periods
Maintain a constant state of alertness and work in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or a passed General Education Development test preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect glass for quality defects or needed repairs
Load and cut glass for the days production for both tempered and annealed glass units
Load batches in computer to be cut with maximum yield in mind
Accurately read monitor for snap locations
Perform safe snaps and breaks of each glass pane
Accurately move glass to proper carts and slots
Look for and slot in any precut glass as needed
Safely discard scrap glass
Communicate repairs to all necessary departments
Assist in changing racks of glass as needed for production
Change cutting wheels that score the glass for a controlled breaking point
Produce daily cut numbers and report daily on output
Conduct daily cleaning and proper housekeeping of assigned area
Perform daily, weekly and monthly required maintenance
Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
Interact and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
Review and analyze data and information concerning glass order paperwork.
Plan, prioritize and monitor cutting activities.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment); report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly.
Follow job-specific safety requirements that includes wearing the following PPE: Steel or composite toed footwear, Safety glasses or approved prescription safety glasses, Cut proof 5 or greater gloves, Safety shirt, Leather Apron.