Machine Operator Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Jasper, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator 1 is a training position for associates who may advance to Machine Operator 2. The role involves learning to operate extrusion lines and produce vinyl siding products and accessories, ensuring extruder output meets product specifications and maintaining quality standards through inspection of finished products. This position is based at 1274 Industrial Blvd., Jasper, Tennessee. The night shift runs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule. Base pay is $19.50 per hour, plus a $1-per-hour night-shift differential. Walk-in interviews are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. CDT.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Six months of related or production experience.
Ability to read and write and working knowledge of machine mechanics.
Good mechanical aptitude and above-average math aptitude.
Common sense, a positive attitude, excellent attendance, and a quality- and safety-conscious approach.
Ability to work as a team member, communicate effectively, and interact with others.
Detail orientation and ability to operate, read, and interpret test equipment and findings.
Ability to learn to operate a computer and ten-key.
Ability to use and read calipers and micrometers to within one thousandth of an inch.
Ability to work quickly with product, keep colors separate, and accurately record weights.
Excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to lift up to 86 pounds, and to lift 87 to 100 pounds with assistance.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Learn to verify the operational status of equipment on the assigned line using the start-up checklist.
Maintain extruder and peripheral equipment settings to produce output consistent with product specifications.
Conduct scheduled quality assurance tests and inspect finished products for consistency and quality.
Notify supervisory personnel of deviations and communicate machine malfunctions to Maintenance and the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor.
Learn to assist Machine Operator 2 with troubleshooting and adjusting extrusion-line equipment, and report issues or inefficiencies that cannot be corrected.
Learn to assist with extruder output changeovers, including changing embossing drums and die sets.
Conduct line and panel checks, including checking thickness, width, length, radius, hooks, nail hems, perforations, and weep holes.
Perform housekeeping duties and maintain cleanliness of the extrusion line and surrounding work area.
Monitor Production Associates 1 and 2 (Inspector/Packer) to ensure packed product quality and proper packing techniques.
Communicate product quality, problems, and work-in-progress status to associates on preceding and following shifts.
Complete extrusion and quality assurance paperwork accurately and legibly.
Consult the production schedule for product color, number, and quantity, and locate the appropriate Quality Assurance Specification from the lab.
Punch the time clock before and after the shift.
Observe health and safety practices, use required personal protective equipment, and report unsafe conditions.
Perform pre-start checks and verify equipment is ready for start-up.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one for full-time team members.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
401(k).
Employee assistance program.
Discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and professional development.