Glass Cutter
Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.
If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working in our manufacturing plant, our Glass Cutters are vital to the success of our business. Your role will be to ensure our products maintain the highest level of quality our customers expect. At Associated Materials, we believe excellent results begin with you!
The Glass Cutter operates a computer-driven machine that cuts the glass to specification, using an automated mechanism to load the glass and cut to size. They are responsible for removing the cut pieces of glass from the cutting table and slotting them into the correct cart while discarding any excess glass. Quality checks for any imperfections in the glass and safety awareness for oneself and coworkers around glass are required.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Enter scheduling information into the computer and selects the glass panes to be cut and automates the cutting mechanism
- Follow instructions on monitors, selects and places cut pieces of glass in the correct cart and discard the excess glass
- Ensure clean cutting table after each sheet is complete. Keep the workspace well-maintained and completing other housekeeping duties in your area
- Maintain all safety standards. Ensure full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times
- Other duties as assigned, including cross-training to become proficient across multiple positions and production lines.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in an assembly-line or manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must have good hand /eye coordination and gripping strength
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally and 15-30lb frequently during the shift
- Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
- Must be able to use, understand, and thoroughly read a tape measure
- Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch
- Ability to read and comprehend English language
- Be flexible and willing to learn, including cross-training and developing in other areas in the plant
Work Environment
The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).
Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.
Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!
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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.
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