Hot End Production Technician - Full Time

Ultipro; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base wage with increases

Monthly profit-sharing up to $1,976

New hire bonus $1,900

Excellent health and wellness benefits

On-site cafeteria

Paid breaks and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Fitness and wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal FG, a float glass manufacturer in Portage, WI, is seeking a Hot End Production Technician to support the melting process, adjust furnaces, and monitor glass as it forms and is sized. The role features a 12-hour rotating shift, and promotes safety, teamwork, and reliable performance.

The position offers a base wage with periodic increases, a profit-sharing plan up to $1,976/month, a $1,900 new-hire bonus, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Operate power industrial vehicles, once trained and certified.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years of age to apply.
• High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
• Basic math, computer and tape measuring skills.
• Able to safely lift at least 80 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, or stand for long periods of time.
• Clear understanding of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Pass a pre-employment physical ability test, background check, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in a small team environment.
• Assist with the furnace adjustments and material melting process.
• Monitor glass cooling and cut sizes as required.
• Operate power industrial vehicles when trained and certified.
• Follow health, safety and quality guidelines at all times.

Skills

Power equipment operation

Team environment

Math & measurement

English language

Pre-employment screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on September 29, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Portage FG
Portage, WI 53901, USA

• Production/Warehouse
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HOTEN004015

Description

Cardinal FG, a float glass manufacturer for residential windows in Portage, is looking for a Hot End Production Technician who work safely, have astrong work ethic, is dependable, has a positive attitude, and work effectively in a small team environment.

A Hot End Technician works closely with the melting process of raw materials, makes adjustments to the furnace for proper melting of materials, uses cameras and computers to precisely make the glass into the appropriate width and thickness, and monitors the cooling process of the glass before it is scored into different sizes.

This position’s primary schedule is a 12-hour ROTATING shift, working 3 or 4 shifts/week. This schedule provides every other weekend off, only working half the days of the year.

What Cardinal-Portage has to offer:

• Competitive Starting Base Wage with increases at 6-month intervals
  • Rotating Day/Night Shift Average Base Wage - $23.75/hour average
  • Day Shift Base Wage - $22.75/hour
  • Night Shift Base Wage - $24.75/hour
    • Paid at day and night rates appropriately when worked
• Monthly Profit-Sharing plan - earn up to an additional $1,976/month through 401(k) savings and/or check.
• New Hire Bonus – $1,900 gross total payout within 1st yearof employment
• Perfect Attendance and Safety rewards – Check and/or paid time off starting at 6 months
• Excellent Health and Wellness Benefits including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and DisabilityInsurance
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • On-site Wellness Services free to all employees
    • Financial Wellness Program
    • Worksite Physical Therapist
    • Fitness Trainer
    • 24/7 Fitness Center
• Participation in a Proactive Safety Culture
• Paid Breaks - Three ½ hour breaks
• Paid Holidays PLUS premium pay when working the holiday
• Paid Time Off - Float time and vacation earned within 90 days of employment
• Advancement Opportunities from within
• On-Site Cafeteria – Full-service kitchen plus FREE hot beverages

Qualification/ Physical Requirements:

• Operate power industrial vehicles, once trained and certified
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Reliable transportation
• Must be 18 years of age to apply
• High school diploma or its equivalent preferred
• Basic math, computer and tape measuring skills
• Able to safely lift at least 80 pounds
• Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, or stand for long periods of time
• Clear understanding of the English language, both written and spoken
• Pass a pre-employment physical ability test, background check, and drug screen

Check out our website at www.cardinalportage.com or call608-742-1966to speak with Human Resources.Cardinal is an equal employment opportunity employer and a substance- and tobacco-free workplace.

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