Production Associate 3 - Glass Cutter - 1st shift

About the role

The Production Associate 3 employee at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions is responsible for various windows & doors assembly operations while ensuring we safely make a quality product and minimize waste/cost, so it can be delivered on time to customers. Also responsible for working with a sense of urgency while maintaining the flow of material throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand tools as required and assemble, lift, pick and pack products
• Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities
• Follow defined clean-up times
• Work in a safe manner and follow safe work practices and policies
• Follow and work to an established rate as defined by customer demand and standardized operations
• Participate in defining and improving standard work to improve quality windows for customers
• Identify problems and communicate issues
• Assist with training co-workers
• Support a respectful workplace
• Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management

Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure as well as read and interpret fractions and decimals
• Ability to read at least minimum word and number recognition/visual cues
• Operate power tools with dexterity, basic operations, and knowing when to change PPE
• Identify hazards while understanding station knowledge of safety hazards/protocols/PPE
• Knowledge of measurement standards and tolerances
• Follow instruction and Standard Work while frequently referencing standard work instructions
• Knowledge of product defects specifically to their workstation
• Quality recognition: in-station quality requirements/CTQ
• Communicate effectively by actively listening, explaining clearly & accurately, asking questions, sharing important info
• Time management and awareness of cycle times
• Ability to perform math by adding numbers, subtracting, including fractions and decimals
• Interface with a computer system by accessing, navigating, identifying download
• Stand for 8 to 10 hours using good posture and repetitive motion
• Problem solving using root cause analysis
• Dependability: being on time consistently
• Profile recognition: ability to recognize shapes and compare to sample drawing
• Monitor inventory by adhering to min-max levels (WIP)
• Utilization of scrap
• Record keeping: accurate, timely, legible/scrap
• Ability to train operators
• Ability to oversee multiple workstations
• Ability to interpret and understand schedule adherence
• Manage line flow
• Ability to lead
• Ability to wear required PPE – metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, and safety glasses
• Dependability/punctuality & detail oriented
• High school diploma preferred
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, push/pull, reach and stand required
• Ability to consistently lift at least 50 pounds, 8 to 12 hours a day required
• Ability to work in hot & cold environment required
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends based on business needs required
• Willing & able to work various positions in various departments (cross-trained) required
• Perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods required
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations required
• Follow supervisor's instructions/directions as given required
• Possess skills: problem solving, teamwork, communication and initiative
• Preferred knowledge of WTS Paradigm and various ERP functionality

Competencies

• CBB Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB's Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement)
• Anticipation – Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems
• Problem Solving – Determine the cause of the problem; identify, prioritize, and select alternatives for a solution; implement a solution. Notify leader for resolution if necessary
• Attention to Detail – Accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating thorough concern for all areas involved, no matter how small. Monitor and check work or information, while organizing time and resources efficiently
• Collaboration – Highly collaborative team player. Partners with others with respect and humility
• Energy – High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment and ability to energize others towards the achievement of business objectives

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits starting on your first day of work
• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount programs
• Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1 (for full-time team members regularly working 30+ hours per week)
• Paid holidays
• FSA
• Life insurance
• LTD and STD
• 401k
• EAP
• Training and professional development

Location: 300 Welcome Center Blvd, Lexington, NC 27295