Production Worker

TalentBurst, Inc; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentburst, Inc. seeks dependable Production Workers to support insulating glass (IG) production in Vandergrift, PA. You will operate equipment, handle materials, inspect products, and perform packing and basic maintenance according to safety and quality guidelines.

The role requires standing, teamwork with supervision, and a willingness to obtain forklift certification. 2nd shift hours are 2 PM–10:30 PM; onsite interview for a 12+ month contract to hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with emphasis on safety and quality.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and safely use small power tools.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment and related machinery per instructions.
• Perform material handling, loading/unloading, and staging in production sequence.
• Inspect materials and IGUs for defects; separate nonconforming items for review.
• Pack finished IGUs, crate as needed, and stage for shipment or pickup.
• Communicate defects or issues with supervision and maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education preferred

Job description

Job Title: Production Worker
Location: Vandergrift, PA 15690 (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract to Hire
Interview Process: Onsite interview
Schedule: 2nd Shift | 2 PM - 10:30 PM

Position Summary:

• We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Production Workers to support Insulating Glass (IG) production. This role performs production, machine operation, material handling, inspection, end-of-line offloading, packing, and basic equipment care in accordance with established safety, quality, and work instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor production equipment, including HEGLA Galactic automated glass cutting equipment and Glaston IG production equipment, in accordance with work instructions and safety requirements.
• Complete manual separation of cut glass sheets, load glass carts, and stage material in the proper production sequence.
• Perform basic operator-level equipment care, including routine cleaning, filter changes, and replacement of approved wearable or consumable parts.
• Make basic machine parameter adjustments on HEGLA and Glaston equipment within approved operating guidelines and report equipment or process concerns to supervision or maintenance.
• Inspect incoming glass, work-in-process material, and completed IGUs for scratches, chips, contamination, seal issues, damage, or other visible defects.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality at each step of the process and separate questionable or nonconforming material for review.
• Safely offload completed IGUs from the end of the production line using lift-assist equipment as required.
• Place completed IGUs onto designated A-frames or carts while preventing damage during handling and staging.
• Pack completed IGUs, build or prepare crates, and stage finished products for shipment or freight pickup.
• Verify product identification and condition before packing or moving material to the next operation.
• Obtain fork truck certification and operate fork trucks as required to move materials, carts, crates, or finished products.
• Use small power tools, such as drills and saws, for approved packing, crating, and basic production support tasks.
• Work with Operations Supervisors, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to communicate defects, equipment concerns, and process issues.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment, packing, and production areas and support other floor activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education is preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or another industrial environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety and quality requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required fork truck certification and safely use approved small power tools.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform routine operator-level equipment care.
• Ability to safely handle glass and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the material-handling duties required for the assigned work area.

Tool Usage and Lifting Requirement:

• Typical hand tools would be used to adjust/modify equipment on the line.
• Very little usage, but knowledge of tools is a must.
• The most unique tooling that this position would be using is when picking up large pieces of flat glass; operators will use these suction cups to move the glass.
• Sometimes with a 2nd operator for a two-person lift.
• Job analysis would be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds - not in heavy volume or repetition, but at times may be required to lift.

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