2nd Shift Machine Operator — Heavy Machinery & Quality Parts

Cornerstone Building Brands; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Monticello, IA is seeking a 2nd shift manufacturing technician responsible for setting up and operating heavy equipment, reading blueprints, and maintaining production quality.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 3 years in high‑production manufacturing, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Competitive benefits start day 1, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in high production manufacturing environment.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and other technical data and select correct raw material or semi-finished parts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heavy machinery and related gauges to perform various cutting, punching, forming, blocking, and processing operations.
• Knowledge of production techniques and have the ability to produce quality-building parts.
• Knows and understands all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and about a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment and material handling equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, adjustments, and lubrication on equipment and production tools as required to maintain proper operation.
• Mark part number, order number, number of pieces on parts. Attach identification tags as required for customer to have the ability to locate correct parts.
• Maintains continuous improvement practices in work area.
• Repetitive material handling. Some in awkward body positioning.
• Repetitive climbing on and off of equipment and ladders.
• Varying and extreme working conditions inside and outside (Hot, Cold, Rain, Shine).

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

Material specification

Heavy lifting

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands in Monticello, IA is seeking a 2nd shift manufacturing technician responsible for setting up and operating heavy equipment, reading blueprints, and maintaining production quality.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 3 years in high‑production manufacturing, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Competitive benefits start day 1, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k).