Production Associate 2 - Screens - 1st shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Welcome (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting on your第一

Competitive pay

Inclusive, collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions is seeking a Production Associate 2 to perform windows & doors assembly, operate hand and power tools, and maintain safety and quality standards across the line in Lexington, NC.

This role requires reading tape measures, following standard work, and supporting cross-training with a strong emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and timely production to meet customer demand.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret fractions/decimals.
• Read at least word and number recognition cues.
• Operate power tools with PPE awareness.
• Identify hazards and follow safety protocols.
• Understand measurement standards and tolerances.
• Follow standard work instructions and processes.
• Know product defects related to workstation.
• Demonstrate quality recognition per CTQ.
• Communicate clearly and listen actively.
• Manage time and cycles efficiently.
• Interface with computer systems to access/download data.
• Stand for 8–10 hours with proper posture.
• Solve problems using root-cause analysis.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Recognize shapes and compare to samples.
• Monitor inventory with min–max levels and manage scrap.
• Maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools and assemble, lift, pick and pack products.
• Support Employee Engagement activities.
• Adhere to defined clean‑up times.
• Follow safe work practices and policies.
• Work to established rates per customer demand and standard operations.
• Contribute to defining and improving standard work for quality windows.
• Identify and communicate issues.
• Assist with training coworkers.
• Support a respectful workplace.
• Perform other duties across the plant as directed by supervision or management.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Fractions & decimals

Power tool operation

Quality awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Cross-training

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WTS Paradigm

ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Pay rate: $17/hr

The Production Associate 2 employee at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions is responsible for various windows & doors assembly operations while ensuring we safely make a quality product and minimize waste/cost, so it can be delivered on time to customers. Also, responsible for working with a sense of urgency while maintaining the flow of material throughout the plant by performing the following duties:

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Operate hand tools as required and assemble, lift, pick and pack products
• Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
• Follow defined clean‑up times.
• Work in a safe manner and follow safe work practices and policies.
• Must follow and work to an established rate as defined by customer demand and standardized operations
• Participate in defining and improving standard work to improve quality windows for customers
• Identify problems; communicate issues.
• Assist with training co‑workers.
• Support a respectful workplace.
• Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Ability to read a tape measure as well as read and interpret fractions and decimals
• Ability to read at least minimum word and number recognition/visual cues
• Operate power tools with dexterity, basic operations, and knowing when to change PPE
• Identify hazards while understanding station knowledge of safety hazards/protocols/PPE
• Variations – having knowledge of measurement standards and tolerances
• Follow instruction and standard work while frequently referencing standard work instructions
• Knowledge of product defects specifically to their workstation
• Quality recognition in station quality requirements/CTQ
• Communicate effectively by actively listening, explaining clearly & accurately, asking questions, sharing important info.
• Time management and aware of cycle times
• Ability to perform math by adding numbers, subtracting, including fractions and decimals
• Interface with a computer system by accessing, navigating, identifying download
• Stand for 8 to 10 hours using good posture and repetitive motion
• Problem solving using root cause analysis
• Dependability – being on time consistently
• Profile recognition ability to recognize shapes and compare to sample drawing
• Monitor inventory by adhering to min‑max levels (WIP) – utilization of scrap
• Record keeping – accurate, timely, legible/scrap
• Ability to wear required PPE – metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, and safety glasses
• Dependability/punctuality & detail oriented
• High school diploma is preferred
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, push/pull, reach and stand is required
• Ability to consistently lift at least 50 pounds, 8 to 12 hours a day is required
• Ability to work in hot & cold environment is required
• Be able to work extended hours and weekend based on business needs is required
• Willing & able to work various positions in various departments (cross‑trained) is required
• Perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods is required
• Able to comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations is required
• Ability to follow supervisors instructions/directions as given is required
• Possess the following skills: problem solving, teamwork, communication and initiative.
• Preferred knowledge of WTS Paradigm and various ERP functionality

COMPETENCIES

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB's values (safety, integrity, & inclusion) and behaviors & mindsets (customer‑centricity, interconnectedness, continuous improvement).
• Anticipation – Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to determine the cause of the problem; identifying, prioritizing, and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution. If necessary, notify the leader for resolution.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.
• Collaboration – Highly collaborative team player. Partners with others with respect and humility.
• Energy – High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast‑paced environment and ability to energize others toward the achievement of business objectives.

BENEFITS

• Healthcare benefits starting on your first day of work
• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount programs

Address: 300 Welcome Center Blvd, Lexington, NC 27295

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