Manufacturing Associate (1st Shift 4x10)

Andersen Corporation • Oceanside, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for fabrication, supermarket, and assembly operations while managing the efficient flow of materials throughout the plant. This role involves performing assembly operations on window and door components in a manufacturing environment, following designated workstation and assembly area processes. The associate will operate various machinery, production tools, and hand tools to fabricate high quality products and interpret customer requirements based on production paperwork and CAD drawings. Rotation between multiple workstations is expected during each shift to support operational coverage, maintain workflow efficiency, and ensure production continuity. The role also requires showing initiative by seeking additional responsibilities, building knowledge of Andersen’s products, and working collaboratively as part of a team to assist coworkers when needed. Producing high quality work that conforms to company standards and participating in on-the-job training are key aspects of this position. Maintaining consistent and reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependability is crucial for supporting team operations and meeting performance expectations. Issues impacting safety, quality, or productivity must be escalated to supervisors or designated leads in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Ability to learn new skills in a fast‑paced environment and willingness to cross‑train across multiple operations within the department
• Possess problem solving, communication, teamwork and leader initiative
• Ability to read, understand and interpret reports, drawings and dimensions
• Demonstrate strong competency in safety compliance, quality standards, proactive initiative, effective training participation, and a positive professional attitude

Responsibilities

• Adherence to safety, quality, 5’s standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), general housekeeping
• Perform assembly operations on window and door components in a manufacturing environment, following designated workstation and assembly area processes
• Operate various machinery, production tools, and hand tools to fabricate high quality products
• Interpret customer requirements based on production paperwork and CAD drawings
• Rotate between multiple workstations during each shift to support operational coverage, maintain workflow efficiency and ensure production continuity
• Show initiative by seeking additional responsibilities, building knowledge of Andersen’s products, and working collaboratively as part of a team to assist coworkers when needed
• Produce high quality work that conforms to company in accordance with established company standards and requirements
• Participate in on-the-job training initiatives and transfer skills learned into daily work
• Adhere to company standards and procedures, maintain a positive attitude, actively support employee engagement initiatives, and contribute to a respectful workplace
• Maintaining consistent and reliable attendance, punctuality and dependability to support team operations and meet performance expectations
• Escalate issues that may impact safety, quality, or productivity to supervisors or designated leads in a timely manner

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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