Production Associate 3 - Glass Cutter - 1st shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Welcome, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate 3 at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions performs window and door assembly operations, helping safely produce quality products while minimizing waste and cost and ensuring on-time delivery. The role maintains material flow through the plant, works to customer-demand rates and standardized operations, and may support multiple workstations and departments as needed. The position involves operating hand and power tools; assembling, lifting, picking, and packing products; following safety practices and standard work; identifying quality or process issues; helping train coworkers; and contributing to a respectful, collaborative workplace and continuous improvement. The associate must be able to work extended hours and weekends based on business needs, stand for long periods, perform repetitive motions, lift at least 50 pounds, and work in hot and cold environments. This position is at 300 Welcome Center Blvd, Lexington, NC 27295. Full-time team members regularly work 30 or more hours per week.

Requirements

Ability to read a tape measure and interpret fractions, decimals, measurement standards, and tolerances.
Ability to read minimum word and number recognition cues and identify profiles by comparing shapes with sample drawings.
Ability to operate power tools with dexterity, understand basic operations, and know when to change personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of workstation safety hazards, protocols, personal protective equipment, product defects, and in-station quality requirements or critical-to-quality criteria.
Ability to follow instructions and standard work, frequently referencing standard work instructions.
Effective communication skills, including active listening, clear and accurate explanations, asking questions, and sharing important information.
Time-management skills and awareness of cycle times; ability to perform addition and subtraction, including with fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a computer system to access and navigate information and identify downloads.
Ability to solve problems using root cause analysis; teamwork, initiative, attention to detail, dependability, punctuality, and ability to lead.
Ability to train operators and oversee multiple workstations.
Ability to interpret schedules, adhere to schedules, and manage line flow.
Ability to wear required PPE, including metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, and safety glasses.
Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours with good posture and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to bend, squat, twist, push, pull, and reach.
Ability to consistently lift at least 50 pounds for 8 to 12 hours a day.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and work extended hours and weekends based on business needs.
Willingness and ability to work in various positions and departments as a cross-trained employee.
Ability to comply with company policies and procedures, including safety regulations, and follow supervisors’ instructions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma is preferred, but not stated as a requirement.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Knowledge of WTS Paradigm and various ERP functionality.

Responsibilities

Operate hand and power tools as required and assemble, lift, pick, and pack products.
Maintain material flow through the plant and work at the established rate based on customer demand and standardized operations.
Follow safety practices, company policies, standard work, and cleanup schedules; use required personal protective equipment.
Participate in employee engagement activities and help define and improve standard work and product quality.
Identify problems and communicate issues; apply problem-solving practices and notify a leader when needed.
Assist with training coworkers and oversee multiple workstations as needed.
Monitor work-in-process inventory against minimum and maximum levels and maintain accurate, timely, legible scrap records.
Interpret schedules, support schedule adherence, and manage line flow.
Work in various positions and departments as needed, including cross-trained assignments.
Perform other plant duties as directed by supervision or management.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits starting on the first day of work.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time team members starting on day one.
Paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
401(k).
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Competitive pay.
Inclusive, collaborative environment.