Machine Operator - Graveyard

UNAVAILABLE; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graveyard Machine Operator to ensure optimal machinery operation in a manufacturing setting. This role involves maintaining product quality, performing quality control inspections, and assisting in packaging. The position offers a rotating 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts, providing a balanced work-life schedule. Ideal candidates will have a GED or High School Diploma and relevant experience. Join a leading manufacturer in the vinyl windows and doors sector, where your contributions will support high-quality production and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma with 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for product quality and productivity.
• Perform quality control functions and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Forklift Operation

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Overhead Crane

Calipers

Job description

Summary

A Graveyard Machine Operator job in Tacoma, WA, is available at Milgard Windows and Doors, at our Internal Supply Vinyl building. You will be responsible for operating the machinery at optimum conditions conducive to product quality and productivity. In addition, you will have six months to one-year related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

This position features a rotating 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts starting at 6:00 p.m., providing a balance of workdays and time off.

The hourly rate is between $22.00 - $24.00 depending on experience, plus a $2.00 shift differential.

MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGT Innovations, is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

Responsibilities

• Operate the machinery at optimum conditions conducive to product quality and productivity.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, shut down, start-up, and change over extrusion tooling sets in a safe, timely, and accurate manner. Use of overhead crane tools required.
• Perform quality control functions by visual inspection, including taking fine measurements with calipers.
• Clean line with spray cleaners; sweep floors; wipe machinery; pick up clutter.
• Fill out and submit reports on productivity, quality control findings, machine conditions, and tracking finished goods by using bundle tickets and work orders.
• Assist in packaging the finished product as needed, including some forklift driving.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and use calipers.
• Forklift certification desired.
• Excellent oral communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

About Us

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT, is an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.