Machine Operator Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Machine Operator for its manufacturing operation in Houston, Texas. The role involves setting up and operating heavy machinery and related gauges to carry out cutting, punching, forming, blocking, and other processing operations. The operator produces quality building parts, selects appropriate raw materials or semi-finished parts using blueprints and technical specifications, and marks parts or attaches identification tags so customers can identify them. The position also includes operating computerized and material-handling equipment, maintaining equipment and production tools, and following manufacturing safety rules and continuous-improvement practices.

This is a night-shift position starting at 6:00 PM. Shift lengths vary among 8, 10, and 12 hours depending on daily work orders and the season; hours also vary with operations. Overtime and weekend work may be needed. The job requires standing and walking for 8–12 hours a day, repetitive material handling and climbing, and work in variable indoor and outdoor conditions. The position pays a base rate starting at $18.50 per hour, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential.

Full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one. Other listed benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, a 401(k), an employee assistance program, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

Requirements

• At least one year of related work experience in manufacturing or a comparable work environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with hand tools, wrenches, banding equipment, and nail guns.
• Ability to use measuring gauges and read a tape measure.
• Must be trainable on a forklift.
• Must be trainable on a crane.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Ability to continually lift up to 50 pounds above shoulder height and below the waist.
• Ability to stand and walk 8–12 hours per day, perform repetitive material handling, climb on and off equipment and ladders, and work in variable indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.
• Crane experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heavy machinery and related gauges for cutting, punching, forming, blocking, and other processing operations.
• Produce quality building parts using production techniques.
• Follow safety rules and precautions for working in a manufacturing environment.
• Operate computerized equipment and material-handling equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, adjustments, and lubrication on equipment and production tools.
• Mark parts with part numbers, order numbers, and piece counts, and attach identification tags as required.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical data to select the correct raw material or semi-finished parts.
• Maintain continuous-improvement practices in the work area.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed