Machine Operator - Forvet- 1st shift

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive benefits

PTO and floating holidays

Pay-for-performance with potential for

bonuses

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Grinder/Edger Operator to grind or polish glass edges on a day shift 6am–4pm. You will read sketches, locate edges, operate a grinder, and communicate production needs on each shift; safety policies and procedures are essential.

The role includes crane operation, routine maintenance, and completing daily forms, with opportunities for training and growth within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Basic computer familiarity.
• Read and use a tape measure.
• Read and perform mathematical calculations and measurements with numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret sketches to guide edge grinding and polishing.
• Read schedules and meet edger production demands based on information schedules.
• Operate a grinder to fabricate a quality ground or polished edge.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines and complete daily work sheets/forms.
• Operate overhead crane and vacuum lift; ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Basic computer familiarity

Read and use a tape measure

Mathematical calculations with numbers

Tools

Overhead crane

Vacuum lifter

Job description

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 projectshere.

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

Job Summary

This position involves the operation of a vertical grinder to grind or polish glass edges. Operator tracks, locates, and records edger production on schedules provided by Lead person. Communicate production demands with operators on each shift.

This is a 1st shift position which is currently scheduled Monday-Friday 6am - 4pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must be able to read and understand sketches and interpret their meaning onto glass edges. Must be able to read schedules and understand edger’s production demands based on information schedules. Operate a grinder to fabricate a quality ground or polished edge. Operate overhead crane and vacuum lift. Perform routine maintenance on machines. Complete daily work sheets and forms.
Regular and predictable attendance, safely performing tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of your job.

Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements

To be considered for a fabrication position, the following conditions must be met:

• Basic computer familiarity
• Read and use a tape measure
• Read and perform mathematical calculations and measurements with numbers, fractions, and decimals normally acquired through high school education or equivalency

What OBEOffers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitivebenefits 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.

As set forth in Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.