Laminated Glass Line Operator - Day Shift (Cleanroom)

Lee & Cates Glass; Edgewood (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage 18 USD

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching

PTO and holiday pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Lee & Cates Glass is seeking a Lamination Line Operator to set up, operate, and maintain the glass laminating line in our cleanroom and production floor. You’ll manage washers, pre-heat ovens, nip rollers, and interlayer placement to ensure high-quality laminated glass.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, inspecting surfaces for defects, and adhering to ASTM/ANSI standards while following strict safety and cleanroom protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience operating automated flat glass processing machinery.
• Proficiency using overhead cranes, vacuum lifters, and glass handling equipment.
• Ability to read production drawings, micrometers, tape measures, and digital control panels (PLCs).
• Understanding of contamination control and cleanroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate the lamination line, including washers, conveyors, pre-heat ovens, and nip rollers.
• Inspect glass types, thicknesses, and dimensions; check for defects in cleanroom-ready surfaces.
• Program and operate interlayer cutting/positioning systems and align PVB/SGP interlayers.
• Monitor de-airing and pre-pressing parameters to ensure proper edge sealing.
• Assist autoclave loading and monitor curing cycles for final bonding.
• Perform regular quality inspections to ensure compliance with ASTM/ANSI standards.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Material Handling

Technical Accuracy

Cleanroom Discipline

Tools

HMI

Job description

Lee & Cates Glass is seeking a Lamination Line Operator to set up, operate, and maintain the glass laminating line in our cleanroom and production floor. You’ll manage washers, pre-heat ovens, nip rollers, and interlayer placement to ensure high-quality laminated glass.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, inspecting surfaces for defects, and adhering to ASTM/ANSI standards while following strict safety and cleanroom protocols.