Machine Operator Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Jasper, TN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator 1 is a training position through which associates may advance to Machine Operator 2. Associates learn to operate extrusion lines and produce vinyl siding products and accessories, ensuring that extruder outputs meet product specifications and that quality assurance standards are maintained through finished-product inspection.

The role includes checking equipment readiness, maintaining line settings, conducting scheduled product and quality checks, communicating problems to supervisors and maintenance, assisting with troubleshooting and changeovers, and keeping accurate production and quality records. The position is based at 1274 Industrial Blvd., Jasper, Tennessee, and the advertised base pay is $19.50 per hour. The day shift runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule; the posting also identifies the position as a rotating shift.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Six months of related or production experience.
• Ability to read and write, with 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 and communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Detail-oriented, with the 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 record weights accurately.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 86 pounds and 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 and perform pre-start checks.
• Maintain extruder and peripheral equipment settings, including the embosser, Sterlco, dies, and MRF, to produce outputs that meet product specifications.
• Conduct scheduled quality assurance tests and inspect finished product for consistency and acceptable performance.
• 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 equipment adjustments; report unresolved problems or inefficiencies to the QA Technician and Manufacturing Shift Supervisor.
• Learn to assist with extruder output changeovers, including embossing drums and die sets.
• Conduct line and panel checks, including checks of thickness, width, length, radius, hook, nail hems, perforation, and weep holes.
• Perform housekeeping as needed and maintain the cleanliness of the extrusion line and surrounding work area.
• Monitor Production Associates 1 and 2 (Inspector/Packer) to ensure product quality and proper packing techniques.
• Communicate product quality, problems, and work-in-progress status to associates on previous and following shifts.
• Complete extrusion and quality assurance paperwork accurately and legibly, including operational reports.
• Use the production schedule to identify product color, number, and quantity, and locate the applicable Quality Assurance Specification from the Lab.
• Punch the time clock before and after the shift.
• Observe health and safety practices and report unsafe working conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1 for full-time team members.
• 80 hours of vacation.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED