Machine Operator 1st Shift

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off & floating holidays

Performance bonuses

Training opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Fremont, CA seeks a Manufacturing Operator to support glass production and related processes. You will verify quality, move materials, and participate in TPS initiatives while maintaining equipment and records for production efficiency.

The role emphasizes reliability, math and computer skills, strong communication, and the ability to train coworkers. Overtime and emergency shifts may occur as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong math and computer/interface skills are expected.
• Good communication and organizational abilities are essential.
• Ability to interpret information and make sound decisions.
• Excellent time management and reliability are required.
• Stable personality suitable for training and guiding coworkers.
• Punctuality and attendance are important.
• Willingness to overtime and handle emergency work.

Responsibilities

• Verify process output stays within defined quality limits and adjust as needed.
• Execute, interpret, record, and respond to inspections and test results.
• Isolate or reject materials outside specifications.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions (production, rejects, inventory, hours).
• Assist in shift prep, direct personnel, and hand off at shift end.
• Maintain process equipment to approved standards.
• Participate in Toyota Production System (TPS) activities.
• Move materials (primarily glass) using lift equipment and carts.
• Understand production schedule and inventory needs to keep on track.
• Perform preventative maintenance like cleaning and inspections.
• Apply inspection procedures and tolerances to pass/reject materials.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mathematical skills

Computer interface proficiency

Communication skills

Organization skills

Decision making

Time management

Training others

Job description

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

Job responsibilities include:

• Verify process output is within specified quality limits and make adjustments and/or communicate when outside allowable limits.
• Executes, interprets, records, and properly responds to inspections and test results.
• Responsible for isolating and/or rejecting materials out of specification.
• Assures transactions (i.e. production, rejects, inventory, work hours, etc.) are accurately recorded.
• Assists in shift preparation, directing personnel, and shut-down or hand-off at end of shift.
• Ensure all process equipment is controlled and maintained to accepted standards.
• Actively participate in the Toyota Production System (TPS) activities.
• Moving materials (primarily glass) using vacuum lift assist equipment, manually lifting, and moving mobile carts from one position/location to another to facilitate the production process
• Understanding the schedule and the inventory requirements to keep production on schedule
• Performing preventative maintenance activities on equipment, such as cleaning and inspecting
• Understanding and applying inspection procedures and tolerances to pass or reject materials and/or products

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent work history in a manufacturing environment.
• Good math and computer interface skills.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Strong interpretation and decision-making skills
• Good time management skills; able to think ahead while completing tasks at hand.
• Stable personality to assist in training employees and confidently direct co-workers with respect.
• Punctual and excellent attendance
• Be available for overtime and emergency work

What OBEOffers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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