Machine Operator Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Houston is looking for dedicated team members to set up and operate heavy machinery in a manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma and at least a year of relevant experience.

Full-time positions provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more. Shifts may vary with potential for overtime, ensuring flexible operation hours based on work orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related work experience in manufacturing or comparable work environment.
• Able to use measuring gauges and read a tape measure.
• Flexible with working overtime and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heavy machinery to perform various operations.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and select correct raw materials.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Forklift experience

Crane experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Measuring gauges

Hand tools

Wrenches

Banding equipment

Nail guns

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Base pay rate is $18.50 per hour.

Day Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM, hours may vary depending on operations.

This position has potential overtime. 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 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.

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

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), 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.

EMPLOYMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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. The company posts the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster, the Right To Work Poster, and the E-Verify poster.

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

NOTE TO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS

We do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT FRAUD

We have been made aware of multiple scams where unauthorized individuals are using our name to solicit candidates for positions. Please be advised that we will never ask for any advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.