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Machine Operator 1st Shift
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Operates heavy machinery and CNC equipment to cut, punch, form, and process building parts, performing setup, maintenance, and quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.
About this role
Machine Operator 1st Shift
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
JOB DETAILS
Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour
Shift Hours: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, hours may vary depending on operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Machine Operator I is responsible for setting up and operating heavy machinery and related gauges to perform various cutting, punching, forming, blocking, and processing operations. They must have thorough knowledge of production techniques and the ability to produce quality-building parts.
- Understands and follows safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and around a manufacturing environment
- Ability to set-up and operate machinery and equipment to cut, punch, form, or paint quality finished or semi-finished parts.
- Ability to operate computerized equipment and material handling equipment.
- Operate various CNC-controlled machines, such as presses, lasers, and rolling mills in a fast-paced production setting, with an emphasis on safety and quality
- Performs routine preventive maintenance, adjustments, and lubrication on equipment and production tools as required to maintain proper operation.
- Marks part numbers, order numbers, and the number of pieces on parts. Attaches identification tags as required for customer to have the ability locate correct parts.
- Interprets blueprints, specifications, and other technical data to select the correct raw material or semi-finished parts.
- Maintains continuous improvement practices in work area.
- Provide cost-saving suggestions and ideas to improve productivity and eliminate waste
- Utilize scanning equipment
- Inspect work visually for defects according to Quality Systems
- Read a tape measure, write, and follow posted schedules
- Team player and keeping safety first
- May be assigned other projects and duties as designated by Team Leader
- Willing/able to work overtime
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- A minimum of one year of related work experience in manufacturing or comparable work environment
- A minimum of one year operating manufacturing machinery and/or equipment
- Good Communication Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Experience with hand tools, wrenches, banding equipment and nail guns
- Able to use of measuring gauges
- Able to read a tape measure
- Forklift experience a plus / Must be trainable on forklift
- Crane experience a plus / Must be trainable on crane
- Flexible with working overtime and weekends when needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
Additional Information
Site Address: 1780 McCall Dr., Shelbyville, IN 46176
This is a position with the potential overtime. The shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours long depending on work orders for the day and season of the year.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
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