Cutting Operator

Guardian Industries; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, is seeking a Cutting Operator for the Richburg, SC area. You will set up and operate cutting systems, monitor performance, and ensure safety and quality on a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

The role emphasizes accurate schedule entry, wheel maintenance, and precise measurement to meet specs. Benefits and overtime may apply based on experience and plant needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to enter and download schedules into the cutting system.
• Proficient with basic measurement and inspection tools.
• Mechanical aptitude to change and maintain cutting wheels and inserts.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Keep a safe work environment by wearing PPE and following safety protocols.
• Enter/download schedules or specs into cutting systems accurately.
• Change and maintain cutting wheels and inserts.
• Measure glass sizes and verify tolerances.
• Check cutting edge quality and adjust as needed.
• Perform routine machine maintenance for efficient operation.
• Handle cut glass safely and observe PPE.
• Follow work instructions and SOPs precisely.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments.

Skills

Schedule entry

Measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Cutting systems

Cutting wheels maintenance

Job description

Your Job

Guardian Glass is looking for a Cutting Operator with a passion for safety to join our team in Richburg, SC! The Cutting Operator is responsible for the computer set‑up/monitoring and operation of our off‑line and on‑line glass cutting systems.

Our Team

At Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, we make high‑performance, energy‑efficient glass for homes and buildings. To learn more about Guardian Glass, visit www.guardianglass.com.

Cutting Operators work a rotating 12‑hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Competitive pay starting at $21 - $23 per hour depending on experience.

What You Will Do

• Maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing proper PPE, performing safe work behaviors and communicating all safety concerns to supervisor.
• Enter/download cutting schedules/customer specs into cutting systems accurately.
• Change and maintain cutting wheels and inserts.
• Measure and assess glass sizes for accuracy within tolerances.
• Check for cutting edge quality and make needed adjustments.
• Perform routine machine maintenance as required for efficient operation.
• Handle cut glass safely by wearing proper PPE and observing safe work behaviors.
• Understand and execute the job per the given work instructions or SOP.
• Communicate effectively between team members, other departments, and/or internal customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to enter/download schedules into the cutting system.
• Proficient with basic measurement and inspection tools.
• Mechanical aptitude: able to change and maintain cutting wheels, inserts and make adjustments to meet specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with glass cutting equipment or systems.
• One (1) or more years of experience in machine operations.
• Basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on cutting machines or systems.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf