Production Operator

USG Corporation • Bridgeport, CT

5d

About The Position

The Production Operator works in a manufacturing setting and operates production equipment, troubleshooting and making adjustments to meet product and quality specifications. The role includes recording production data and results, applying basic maintenance skills to service equipment, and participating in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as directed by supervision. The operator must follow safety and housekeeping requirements and adapt to scheduling needs, including shiftwork, overtime, and weekends where applicable.

The position pays $22.38 per hour; the rate may be adjusted based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. USG offers medical, vision, and dental coverage beginning on the first day of employment, a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match, a pension plan, optional additional insurance programs, performance-based bonus potential, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing setting and follow plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Ability to learn to operate and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency in taking measurements to verify that products meet specifications.
• Basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with and proper use of common hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and putty knives.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills with coworkers.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and housekeeping requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Operate production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments to meet product and quality specifications.
• Record production data and other results as required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adapt to scheduling requirements, including shiftwork, overtime, and weekend work where applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Coverage options available from the first day of employment with no waiting period
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match
• Pension plan
• Optional life insurance
• Optional accident insurance
• Optional legal insurance
• Optional pet insurance
• Quarterly performance bonus potential for hourly employees
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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