Utility Operator

Associated Materials Innovations; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Utility Operator to produce and package products per orders, while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced plant. You will operate equipment, meet deadlines, and assist with process validation as needed.

The role requires reading production documents, following SOPs, and working overtime or different shifts. Prior manufacturing experience, including lean concepts, is a plus, and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; plastics or extrusion manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement is a plus.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Ability to read work instructions, production paperwork, and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Ability to safely operate a hand saw as part of normal production duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with frequent production demands.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and wet manufacturing conditions, including water tables and production equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and different shifts as required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce, package, and label all products to meet or exceed quality specs per production order.
• Operate various manufacturing and measurement equipment safely and report problems.
• Meet or exceed all due dates for shop orders.
• Be responsible for all products manufactured.
• Read and complete documents accurately (production paperwork, QCICs).
• May assist engineering or manufacturing technicians with validation of processes, product, and tooling.
• Follow gowning processes and maintain a clean workstation.
• Follow SOPs and shop orders and related documents (MPs, GMPs, drawings).
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Manufacturing experience

Lean/Continuous improvement

Basic math

Reading production docs

Attention to detail

Hand saw operation

Team communication

Adaptability

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Responsibilities for Utility Operator

• Produce/package/label all products to meet or exceed all quality specifications per production order, QCIC’s and all other required documents provided.
• Operates various manufacturing and measurement equipment in a safe and orderly manner and notifies Lead/Supervisor when operating problems occur or standards cannot be met.
• Meet or exceed all due dates assigned to the manufacturing shop order.
• Responsible for all products manufactured.
• Understanding of documentation system including reading comprehension, writing and how to complete documents accurately.
• May assist engineering or manufacturing technicians with validation of processes, product, and tooling.
• Understand and follow gowning processes and procedures while maintaining a clean and presentable workstation.
• Follows Cell Lead directions verbally and written for daily assigned tasks while following all standard operating procedures and all other documents required such as shop orders, MPs, GMPs, drawing, QCIC’s, etc.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; plastics or extrusion manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement is a plus.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Ability to read work instructions, production paperwork, and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Ability to safely operate a hand saw as part of normal production duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with frequent production demands.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and wet manufacturing conditions, including water tables and production equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and different shifts as required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with continuous production demands.
• Exposure to hot temperatures, humidity, noise, and moving machinery.
• Frequent exposure to water, wet floors, and water-table operations.
• Required to wear all assigned PPE throughout the shift.
• Frequent use of a hand saw and other basic hand tools while following all safety procedures.

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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