Machine Operator 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits at

PTO and paid holidays

401k, life insurance and more

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring for a manufacturing role in Houston, TX. Base pay is $18.50 per hour with 1st Shift from 6:00AM to 2:30PM; hours may vary by operations. The job includes operating heavy machinery, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety and quality in a dynamic plant setting.

Shifts can be 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on daily work orders and seasonal demand. Candidates should have a HS diploma, at least one year of related experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience in manufacturing or related environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with hand tools, wrenches, banding equipment and nail guns.
• Able to read a tape measure.
• Forklift and crane training or experience preferred.
• Flexible with overtime and weekends as needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heavy machinery and gauges for cutting, punching, forming, blocking, and processing.
• Produce quality-building parts following production techniques.
• Follow safety rules and precautions in a manufacturing environment.
• Operate computerized equipment and material handling gear.
• Perform routine maintenance, adjustments, and lubrication on equipment.
• Mark part numbers and attach IDs so customers can locate parts.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications to select correct materials.
• Maintain continuous improvement practices in the work area.
• Stand/walk 8–12 hours daily; engage in repetitive material handling.
• Climb on/off equipment and ladders; adapt to varying conditions.

Skills

Communication

Tape measure reading

Measuring gauges

Hand tools

Forklift experience

Crane experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Banding equipment

Nail guns

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base pay rate is $18.50 per hour

1st Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM hours may vary depending on operations

The shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours long depending on work orders for the day and season of the year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate heavy machinery and related gauges to perform various cutting, punching, forming, blocking, and processing operations
• Knowledge of production techniques and have the ability to produce quality-building parts
• Knows and understands all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and about a manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate computerized equipment and material handling equipment
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, adjustments, and lubrication on equipment and production tools as required to maintain proper operation
• Mark part number, order number, number of pieces on parts. Attach identification tags as required for customer to have the ability to locate correct parts
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and other technical data and select correct raw material or semi-finished parts
• Maintains continuous improvement practices in work area
• Standing and walking 8-12 hrs. every day
• Repetitive material handling. Some in awkward body positioning.
• Repetitive climbing on and off of equipment and ladders
• Varying and extreme working conditions inside and outside (Hot, Cold, Rain, Shine)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• A minimum of one year of related work experience in manufacturing or comparable work environment
• Good Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Experience with hand tools, wrenches, banding equipment and nail guns
• Able to use of measuring gauges
• Able to read a tape measure
• Forklift experience a plus / Must be trainable on forklift
• Crane experience a plus / Must be trainable on crane
• Flexible with working overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist

Additional Information

Site Address: 7301 Fairview St. Houston, TX 77041

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

• Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.