Metallizing Lead Operator - 3rd Shift

Saint-Gobain Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain in San Diego seeks a Lead Operator to provide leadership to the metallizing team, ensuring daily duties are met and products are manufactured to quality standards on time. The role requires guiding setup, running, monitoring, troubleshooting, and minor repairs of metallizer machines while maintaining safety and process documentation.

The position emphasizes training responsibilities, quality inspections of materials, and strong communication with plant personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One or two years of college or four-year military service preferred.
• Good mechanical ability and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup, run, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair metallizer machines as required.
• Perform quality inspections of raw and metallized film.
• Prepare production documents (roll tickets, run log, maintenance log, utilization sheets, sample work-up sheets).
• Follow SOPs, setup specifications, supervisor instructions and housekeeping policies.
• Operate forklift/pallet jack to move product.
• Oversee shift training activities and lead training for the shift.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Attention to detail

Math skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Self supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college or military service preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The Lead Operator provides leadership and guidance to the metallizing team to ensure that all daily responsibilities are met for any one of the metallizer machines. Ensures machines are producing a quality product in a timely fashion.

Essential Responsibilities of the Position:

• Assists in the set-up, run, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair (as required) of any one of the metallizer machines.
• Performs and ensures quality inspections of raw and metallized film.
• Prepares and ensures production and department documents such as roll tickets, run log, maintenance log, utilization sheets, and sample work-up sheets are complete and accurate.
• Follows standard operating procedures, set-up specifications, supervisor’s instructions and housekeeping policies.
• Operates a forklift and/or pallet jack to move product.
• Acts in a safe manner at all times. Follows all company policies and procedures as they relate to safety reporting. Reports all safety incidents or hazards immediately upon occurrence.
• Oversee shift training activities by ensuring employees complete required training, monitoring new hire training plan compliance, and acting as the lead trainer for the shift.

Non-Essential Responsibilities of the Position:

• Records preventive maintenance.
• Communicates with other plant personnel and supervisors regarding production issues.
• Informs Production Supervisor of any parts or supplies needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned and necessary

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Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. One or two years of college or four-year military service preferred.
• Good mechanical ability, logical trouble-shooting skills and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills and computer skills required.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience operating a forklift strongly preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment also desired.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Physical Demands of the Position:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Vision must be 20/20 or correctable.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Additional Information:

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is $22.00 to $32.00 per hour. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 10% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate plus Bonus, annualized (40 hrs/week * 52wks)) for this position, is $50,336 to $73,216. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include:

• Shift Differentials (Hourly Rate plus 3rd Shift Differential of $1.50/ hr)