Hot End Production Technician - Full Time

Cardinal Glass Industries•Portage, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal FG, a float glass manufacturer for residential windows in Portage, is looking for a Hot End Production Technician who work safely, have a strong work ethic, is dependable, has a positive attitude, and work effectively in a small team environment. A Hot End Technician works closely with the melting process of raw materials, makes adjustments to the furnace for proper melting of materials, uses cameras and computers to precisely make the glass into the appropriate width and thickness, and monitors the cooling process of the glass before it is scored into different sizes. This position’s primary schedule is a 12-hour ROTATING shift , working 3 or 4 shifts/week. This schedule provides every other weekend off, only working half the days of the year.

Requirements

Work safely
Have a strong work ethic
Is dependable
Has a positive attitude
Work effectively in a small team environment
Operate power industrial vehicles, once trained and certified
Ability to work in a team environment
Reliable transportation
Must be 18 years of age to apply
High school diploma or its equivalent preferred
Basic math, computer and tape measuring skills
Able to safely lift at least 80 pounds
Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, or stand for long periods of time
Clear understanding of the English language, both written and spoken
Pass a pre-employment physical ability test, background check, and drug screen

Responsibilities

Works closely with the melting process of raw materials
Makes adjustments to the furnace for proper melting of materials
Uses cameras and computers to precisely make the glass into the appropriate width and thickness
Monitors the cooling process of the glass before it is scored into different sizes

Benefits

Competitive Starting Base Wage with increases at 6-month intervals
Rotating Day/Night Shift
Average Base Wage - $23.75/hour average
Day Shift Base Wage - $22.75/hour
Night Shift Base Wage - $24.75/hour
Paid at day and night rates appropriately when worked
Monthly Profit-Sharing plan - earn up to an additional $1,976/month through 401(k) savings and/or check.
New Hire Bonus – $1,900 gross total payout within 1st year of employment
Perfect Attendance and Safety rewards – Check and/or paid time off starting at 6 months
Excellent Health and Wellness Benefits including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution match
401(k) Retirement Plan
On-site Wellness Services free to all employees
Financial Wellness Program
Worksite Physical Therapist
Fitness Trainer
24/7 Fitness Center
Participation in a Proactive Safety Culture
Paid Breaks - Three ½ hour breaks
Paid Holidays PLUS premium pay when working the holiday
Paid Time Off - Float time and vacation earned within 90 days of employment
Advancement Opportunities from within
On-Site Cafeteria – Full-service kitchen plus FREE hot beverages