Glassmaking Labor – Manufacturing

Kopp Glass, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kopp Glass, Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks a reliable General Laborer to support production in a fast-paced facility. The role involves preparing glass and raw materials, assisting with setups, and transporting products.

Candidates need a GED or high school diploma, willingness to work all shifts (including overnight, weekends, holidays), basic math, and the ability to learn quickly. Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required; probation is 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including overnight, weekends and holidays.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare glass and raw materials for production.
• Fill pots, crush cullet, form refractories, and monitor melts.
• Assist with shop setups, changeovers, and breakdowns.
• Inspect, handle, and transport glass products.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Attention to detail

Math skills

Shift flexibility

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Kopp Glass, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of high-performance, custom glass products, is seeking to hire a reliable General Laborer to join our team. The General Laborer supports manufacturing processes throughout the facility by performing various labor tasks on an as-needed basis. Assignments may vary from one day to the next and will occasionally include periods of intense physical labor. A track record of reliability and a willingness to perform a variety of manufacturing tasks is critical for this role. The ideal candidate must be able to work comfortably as part of a team and as an individual contributor. To be successful in this role, the General Laborer must be able to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities while regularly checking their work for accuracy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare glass and raw materials for production.
• Fill pots, crush cullet, form refractories, and monitor melts.
• Assist with shop setups, changeovers, and breakdowns.
• Inspect, handle, and transport glass products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Experience: While 1-3 years in manufacturing is preferred, it's not required. We're looking for a willingness to learn and grow; this position does not involve forklift operation, warehousing tasks, or assembly lines.
• Willingness to work any shift, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic math skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a knack for learning new tasks quickly.

Employment Requirements:

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background check, consistent with applicable law.
• Ability to maintain regular, dependable attendance and reliably report to work as scheduled.
• Successfully complete a 90-day probationary period upon hire.

Access to our facility (and therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.