Production Associate

The Fountain Group; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Production Worker in Vandergrift, PA for a prominent client. The role supports operations in a manufacturing environment, performing production, assembly, material handling, inspection, and equipment support tasks.

You will operate Hegla Galatic fully automated glass cutting equipment, load and stage glass, inspect products, and prepare finished goods for shipment. A high school diploma or GED and production experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Operate and support production, assembly, material handling, inspection, and equipment tasks per instructions.
• Oversee glass cutting equipment to cut glass for IGUs and windows.
• Load glass carts and stage for sequencing in production.
• Inspect incoming glass and IGUs for defects.
• Build crates for shipping and stage parts for freight.
• Prepare finished product for shipment per packaging instructions.

Skills

Production experience

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Hegla Galatic glass cutting

Lift assist equipment

Job description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Production Worker for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Vandergrift, PA. Details for the position are as follows:

Pay Range: $24-25/hr

W2 Contract: 1 year with possible extension and/or conversion

Job Description:

• Support operations within a manufacturing or pilot production environment.
• Responsible for performing a variety of production, assembly, material handling, inspection, and equipment support tasks in accordance with established work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards. Oversee Hegla Galatic fully automated glass cutting equipment to cut glass lites to sizes for production in IGUs and windows.
• Complete manual glass separation of discrete glass sheets from mother sheet.
• Load glass carts and stage for sequencing in production.
• Inspect incoming glass and completed IGUs for defects.
• Operate lift assist equipment to pick up IGUs (?50 lbs) off the end of the production line and place onto stationary A-Frame or carts.
• Work closely with Operations Supervisors and Engineering to detect glass defects and / or equipment and process challenges.
• Build crates to store IGUs in for shipping; stage completed parts for freight pick up.
• Prepare finished product for shipment per packaging instructions.
• Conduct operator maintenance and cleanliness of the production equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Any experience in a production/manufacturing environment