Glass Production Technician – Growth & Benefits

Aerotek; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading glass manufacturer in Vineland, NJ is hiring for Production Workers to join a growing team. The role focuses on preparing materials, inspecting glass tubes, and maintaining smooth workflow on shrink machines with data entry using Visual Manufacturing/Shop Floor Mobile.

This full‑time, on‑site position offers training, stable hours, and opportunities for advancement. Typical duties include material preparation, machine setup, quality checks, and accurate tracking of materials.

Qualifications

• General production experience with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly while handling glass tubes carefully and safely.
• Ability to measure accurately using gauges and other measuring tools.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to perform job duties.
• Ability to read, interpret, and use work order travelers and prints.
• Ability to read, interpret, and use measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures, rulers, and dial indicators.
• Basic computer skills to operate manufacturing software, including Visual Manufacturing and Shop Floor Mobile.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Problem-solving, active listening, critical thinking, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to interpret and follow product specifications in accordance with the job package.
• Ability to maintain consistent focus and close attention to detail.
• Ability to work through production schedules to ensure operators receive materials in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with shrink operators and unit leaders to maintain workflow efficiency and minimize downtime of shrink machines.
• Perform shrink preparation duties as assigned, including bottoming, snap cutting, fire polishing, hot cutting, material preparation, and washing glass tubes.
• Follow production orders and schedules to pull the correct materials and prepare them for operators in a timely manner.
• Inspect glass tubes for visual defects and ensure only acceptable materials move forward in the process.
• Measure and modify the length of glass tubes according to material and job requirements.
• Clean and wash glass tubes in the sink to prepare them for production.
• Accurately scan in and out of jobs to ensure proper tracking of work and materials.
• Input accurate production data using the job package and Visual Manufacturing/Shop Floor Mobile systems.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follow all prescribed safety procedures.
• Interpret and follow specifications and job packages for each product to ensure quality and consistency.
• Use measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures, rulers, and dial indicators to verify dimensions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support product quality, workflow, and overall production needs.

Skills

General production

Glass handling

Measuring tools

English literacy

Reading prints

Visual Manufacturing

Shop Floor Mobile

Math skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Visual Manufacturing

Shop Floor Mobile

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Rulers

Dial indicators

Job description

A leading glass manufacturer in Vineland, NJ is hiring for Production Workers to join a growing team. The role focuses on preparing materials, inspecting glass tubes, and maintaining smooth workflow on shrink machines with data entry using Visual Manufacturing/Shop Floor Mobile.

This full‑time, on‑site position offers training, stable hours, and opportunities for advancement. Typical duties include material preparation, machine setup, quality checks, and accurate tracking of materials.