Machine Operator 1

GAF; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality roofing products. This role emphasizes safety and quality, offering a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. You will operate advanced machinery, ensuring that production runs smoothly while adhering to safety protocols. With a commitment to community and employee development, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values its workforce and fosters innovation.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Wellness Program

Free Financial Coaching

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing or military experience required.
• Strong mechanical skills and maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely to prevent damage and injuries.
• Run injection molding machines and resolve automation faults.
• Maintain accurate operational records and participate in team activities.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Injection Molding Experience

Mathematical Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team Summary
With a “Small Town Heart and Big City Spirit,” the City of Cumming is a vibrant community located just a short drive south of the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and about an hour north of Atlanta in Georgia. Known as the “Gateway to Leisure Living,” Cumming offers many amenities and attractions like an aquatics center, fairgrounds, recreation center, Lake Sidney Lanier, and

much more while still remaining rich in history and tradition. The GAF Cumming plant manufactures commercial and residential roofing material such as injection molding accessories for roof systems as well as accessories for commercial roofing systems. We pride ourselves on protecting what matters most with a safety record of 1 million plus man hours without a lost time injury. With a growing world class company that is committed to our values of connecting, empowering, evolving, inspiring, and dedicated to community engagement, there is no better time to join our team where we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
GAF is looking for Machine Operators responsible for producing high quality commercial and residential roofing products at the Cumming, GA plant. The ideal candidate thrives in the production environment where safety, quality, service, and cost are the highest priorities. The Machine Operator will perform various, rotating duties relating to all manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for operation of equipment in a safe manner to prevent damage to equipment and to prevent injuries to yourself and others.

• Must wear all safety and health protective equipment as specified. Must follow all safety rules.

• Responsible for running one or more 1500-ton injection molding machines and resolving downstream automation faults

• Ability to safely load/ unload material using an electric pallet jack

• Inspect parts according to quality procedures

• Maintain accurate operational records as directed.

• Participate as a member of the production team during downtime and start-up, product changes, operational problems, clean up, training, etc.

• Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area(s)

• Perform any other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Schedule

• Work any 12 hour shift of rotating shift schedule

• Work overtime and some weekends

Under This Roof, We Require

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience or military experience

Qualifications Preferred

• Strong mechanical skills, maintenance related experience and/or injection molding experience preferred.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few physical variables in everyday situations.

EMPLOYMENT / BENEFITS
GAF offers a competitive salary and benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, tuition reimbursement, and vacation / holiday pay. The New Columbia facility is a tobacco-free workplace. At GAF, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. GAF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity. EOE M/F/D/V

How We Protect What Matters Most: 1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).