Night Shift Machine Operator - Extrusion & QA

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Jasper (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

Dental benefits starting day 1

Vision benefits starting day 1

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Training & development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Night Shift Production Associate to verify equipment, monitor extrusion lines, and maintain product quality on a 2-2-3 schedule from 7pm to 7am. The role requires reading and interpreting test results, adhering to safety standards, and supporting a dedicated team in a manufacturing environment.

You will participate in quality assurance procedures, perform line checks, coordinate with maintenance and supervisors, and assist with line changeovers while

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate/GED
• Experience: Six months of related or production experience is required.
• Knowledge: Must be able to read, write and have working knowledge of machine mechanics. Must have good mechanical aptitude and above average math 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 records 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, tool station and contents, stamp and stamp pad.

Responsibilities

• Learn to verify operational status of all equipment on assigned line according to start-up check list
• Maintain extruder and all peripheral line equipment settings (embosser, sterlco, dies, MRF, etc.) to produce outputs that are consistent with product specifications
• Perform Quality Assurance responsibilities that include conducting a variety of tests on finished product to determine product quality within an established range of performance
• Notify Supervisory personnel of deviations for prompt and accurate correction(s)
• Communicate with Maintenance Department and Manufacturing Shift Supervisor about machine malfunctions
• Learn to Assist Machine Operator 2 with troubleshooting operational problems and adjust equipment to maintain consistency on the extrusion lines; inform QA Technician and Manufacturing Shift Supervisor(s) of problems or inefficiencies that cannot be corrected
• Learn to Assist with extruder machine output changeovers (e.g., embossing drums, die sets) during the shift
• 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 housekeeping duties as needed such as clean up of water spills, knock-out build up in MRF cutter, and knock-out bins; maintain cleanliness of extrusion line and surrounding work area
• Monitor Production Associate 1s and 2s (Inspector/Packer) to ensure consistency and quality of product packed and application of proper packing techniques
• Develop communication skills so knowledge can be shared with previous and following shifts’ Production Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
• Complete accurately and legibly all extrusion and quality assurance related paperwork (e.g. operational reports)
• 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
• Perform all quality assurance checks according to schedule on Operational Report
• Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked
• Observe health and safety practices at all times
• Accurately performs pre-start checks, including verifying all equipment is ready for start-up

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Night Shift Production Associate to verify equipment, monitor extrusion lines, and maintain product quality on a 2-2-3 schedule from 7pm to 7am. The role requires reading and interpreting test results, adhering to safety standards, and supporting a dedicated team in a manufacturing environment.

You will participate in quality assurance procedures, perform line checks, coordinate with maintenance and supervisors, and assist with line changeovers while