Glass Fabrication Machine Operator - Growth & Floating Holidays

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Annual raises & bonuses

Training and development

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and monitor fabrication equipment for architectural glass products. You will ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery, supporting CNC machinery, edge/grind operations, tempering furnaces, and automated lines.

The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires mechanical aptitude, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in manufacturing or fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, schedules, and instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math and read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in production.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate fabrication equipment and production machinery per procedures.
• Review work orders and production schedules to ensure accuracy.
• Load/unload glass onto equipment, tables, carts, and lines.
• Enter and verify production information in machine controls.
• Perform quality inspections and verify customer specifications.
• Identify materials or products not meeting quality standards.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust operations as needed.
• Perform cleaning, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Record production, quality, scrap, and inventory transactions.
• Read blueprints and fabrication drawings; follow work instructions.
• Use tape measures and gauges to verify dimensions.
• Move materials using carts, lifting devices; maintain safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support lean manufacturing and productivity initiatives.
• Assist in other departments as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Multitasking

Punctuality

Overtime flexibility

Reading work orders

Basic math

Tools

CNC machinery

Measuring devices

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and monitor fabrication equipment for architectural glass products. You will ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery, supporting CNC machinery, edge/grind operations, tempering furnaces, and automated lines.

The role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires mechanical aptitude, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Overtime and weekend work may be required.