Machine Operator Cutting 1st Shift

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,287 - 36,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading building products company is seeking a Machine Operator in Syracuse, NY. As a Machine Operator, you will operate machinery to fabricate glass products while adhering to safety standards and lifting requirements. Responsibilities include reading product orders and maintaining equipment. Offering competitive pay and benefits, this role supports a work-life balance with PTO and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Control the operation of a machine manipulating glass to produce a finished product.
• Read and understand job-related paperwork and labels.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lift 75 lbs consistently over a 10-hour period.

Responsibilities

• Operate a machine to manipulate/fabricate glass.
• Read and interpret product tags and orders.
• Safely operate and adjust machinery.
• Move/lift glass and metal products.
• Notify supervisor of any issues.
• Maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Ability to operate machinery

Ability to read job-related paperwork

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Job description

At OBE, we contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape how people live, work, heal, learn, and play. With over 6,500 employees and more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries, we build the future.

Machine Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate a machine to manipulate/fabricate glass to produce a finished product.
• Read and interpret product tags, orders, sketches, and set necessary equipment to make the specified product.
• Safely operate and adjust machinery and perform operator level maintenance.
• Move/lift glass and metal product from tables, rolling racks, delivery trucks, or wood crates for eight or more hours daily.
• Notify lead person or supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Qualifications

• Ability to control the operation of a machine which will be manipulating glass in a variety of ways to make a finished product.
• Ability to read and understand job‑related paperwork and labels.
• Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift 75 lbs consistently over a 10‑hour period.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, bend, twist, walk, and reach frequently.
• Ability to stand on concrete in steel toe boots up to 12 hours per day.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in varied temperatures consistent with the same climate conditions of the region (heat, humidity, etc.).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Benefits & Compensation

Position Pay Range: $22.25 - $22.25 USD per hour.

• 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.

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others’ pay.