Machine Operator Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 28,697 - 40,871; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Benefits Starting Day 1

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands seeks a Machine Operator in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, to learn and execute production tasks on extrusion lines for vinyl siding. Responsibilities include inspecting products for quality, assisting with equipment maintenance, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Ideal candidates should have mechanical knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under varying conditions. Starting pay is $25.25 per hour with benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand machine mechanics.
• Must have a positive attitude and demonstrate good attendance.
• Ability to learn to operate test equipment and interpret findings.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion lines to produce vinyl siding.
• Visually inspect extruded products for defects.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

PPE equipment

Job description

Job Details

Base Pay: $25.25 per hour plus $1 per hour shift differential for night shift

Shift: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 Schedule

Benefits Starting Day 1

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Duties and Responsibilities

The Machine Operator is a training position through which Associates may advance to a machine operator. They will learn to operate extrusion lines and produce vinyl siding products and accessories, ensuring that extruder outputs are consistent with product specifications and that quality assurance standards are maintained by inspecting finished product for consistency.

• Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications
• Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of product’s functional features (including, but not limited to, nail slot depth, weepholes, butt end channel locks, etc.)
• Notify appropriate personnel (Extrusion Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects
• Assemble cartons for packaging
• Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures
• Square, glue, seal and label (if necessary) the packed cartons
• Transfer carton to finished product skid
• Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack
• Identify product that is jammed up in production line and assist as necessary
• Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary
• Assist with color and product fixture changes
• Perform line shut down tasks
• Communicate with previous and following shifts’ Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed such as cleaning up of knock-out build up in MRF cutter
• Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork
• Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 (Operators) of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer
• Verify operational status of all equipment on assigned line according to start-up check list
• Maintain extruder and all peripheral line equipment settings (i.e., embosser, dies, MRF, Puller, Punches, weepholes, etc.) to produce outputs that are consistent with product specifications
• Perform product, emboss roll, color die and water fixture changes
• Assist in maintenance of equipment
• Communicate with Maintenance Department and Production Supervisor about machine malfunctions
• Assist with troubleshooting operational problems and adjust equipment to maintain consistency on the extrusion lines; inform QA Technician and Production Supervisor(s) of problems or inefficiencies that cannot be corrected
• Assist with extruder machine output changeovers
• Engage in and promote teamwork within work group to ensure efficient product flow and support
• Learn to conduct a variety of line/panel checks to determine product consistency, including panel thickness, width, length, radius, hook, nail hems, perforation, and weep holes
• Perform required quality, product, equipment, and gauge checks to ensure product specification are maintained
• Learn to manage extrusion line performance through understanding of ratio of good pounds to salvage in order to make timely decisions regarding line status.
• Maintain standard run conditions, notifying help when deviations may be required
• Accurately performs pre-start checks of all equipment, gauges etc.
• Perform housekeeping duties per 5 S standards
• Monitor Extrusion Associate 1s and 2s (Inspector/Packer) to ensure consistency and quality of product packed
• Complete accurately and legibly all extrusion, quality assurance and safety related paperwork
• Refer to Production Schedule for color of product, product number and quantity to be produced
• Locate Quality Assurance Specification from Lab to adhere to specifications for appropriate product
• Develop communication skills so knowledge can be shared with previous and following shifts’ Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress

Qualifications

Experience: Must be able to perform the functions of a Production Associate 1 and 2 (Packer and Packer Trainer)

Knowledge: Must be able to read, write and have working knowledge of machine mechanics. Must have good mechanical and mathematical aptitude.

Mental/Physical/Visual Demands: Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance. Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player. Must have good communication skills and the ability to interact with people. Must be detail oriented with ability to operate, read, and interpret test equipment/findings. Must have ability to learn to operate a computer and ten key. Needs ability to use and read calipers and micrometers to within one thousandth of an inch. Must be able to work quickly with product and be able to lift 86 pounds maximum, be able to lift with assistance 87 to 100 pounds, keep colors separate, and record weights accurately. Must have excellent manual dexterity.

Working Conditions: Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking. Extreme weather conditions and conflicts over acceptable product quality possible.

Equipment/Tools Used: Hearing protection, safety glasses, tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, toolbox and contents, micrometers, calipers, and other PPE needed per SWI.

Safety: Safe work performance is required from each employee at all times. Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each employee’s performance appraisal.

Consequences of Error: When this job is not performed adequately, it may cause customer complaints, loss of customer(s) and, therefore loss of company profits.

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