Manufacturing Tech

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician supports manufacturing operations related to glass cutting, material handling, and insulated glass unit production. This role is responsible for operating and monitoring automated cutting equipment, supporting material flow, inspecting product quality, assisting with basic troubleshooting, and helping ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated glass cutting equipment to cut glass to required dimensions and specifications
• Support equipment setup, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting to maintain safe and efficient operation
• Receive, move, load, and stage raw glass using forklifts, lift-assist devices, and other material handling equipment
• Perform manual separation of cut glass from mother sheets while minimizing breakage and maximizing yield
• Support IGU production through staging, sequencing, assembly preparation, and movement of materials through downstream operations
• Inspect raw glass, in-process materials, and finished IGUs for defects, dimensional issues, and other quality concerns
• Document and communicate equipment, process, and quality issues to supervisors and support teams
• Assist with packaging, crate building, and staging finished product for shipment
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to support process improvements, equipment performance, and product quality
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and operating documentation related to glass cutting and IGU production
• Support process audits, layered audits, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to operating procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements
• Aid in onboarding and qualification of new employees by providing hands-on instruction and process guidance
• Train and support operators and other team members on equipment operation, standard work, safe material handling, and process requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate and support automated or semi-automated equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting ability
• Ability to identify product defects and perform quality inspections
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork skills

Skills

• Technical degree or certification in glass manufacturing, glass cutting, IGU production, or a related manufacturing environment
• Forklift or powered industrial vehicle experience
• Experience supporting SOP development, training, audits, or process documentation

Pay

The range for this position is $49,111.00 - $67,528.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.