Technical Operator

Job Location: Quakertown, PA

Shifts: 6am-6pm, 2/2/3 Schedule

Compensation: $21.84/hour

We are looking to train energetic dedicated team members. In addition to a friendly and engaging learning environment, we offer a comprehensive training and development program to jump start or even enhance your interests in a twenty-first century manufacturing career. They will also support and participate in process improvement initiatives, by identifying improvement opportunities and key challenges daily to improve yield and rate.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Technical Operator will be responsible for successfully operating equipment, evaluating samples, and compiling information and reports. The list of duties includes but are not limited to:

SAFETY

Always support a safe working environment in all areas of plant and with all employee interactions.

Immediately, correct or report unsafe acts or conditions through appropriate channels of resolution.

SUPPORT PLANT OPERATIONS

Daily operations include, but aren’t limited to, safety, quality, housekeeping, operations, maintenance, material handling, and inventory management.

Motivation: Have a passion to cross-functionally learn and advance as a CertainTeed employee

Communication: you will continuously interact with peers and managers about daily interactions, potential issues, and needs; it is critical that you remain approachable and engaged with the team – we look out for one another, and communication is the key.

Flexibility: you must be flexible to work in multiple areas, adapt to production schedule changes, environmental changes, and potential work schedule changes.

Data recording when necessary for the assigned shift.

Follow all environmental and housekeeping requirements, properly dispose of trash, regularly sweep keeping material, oil and water off floors and keep contaminated material from entering process water system.

Performs preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment – training will be provided.

Ensures that quality is maintained by following current operating procedures and process controls.

Perform all other duties and assignments as and when requested by the Shift Supervisor.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Promote and support an atmosphere of continuous improvement toward safety, quality, customer service and productivity process improvements through the engagement of your team.

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MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

– Previous work experience in Lean Principles or WCM is a plus but not required.

WORKING & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Manufacturing environment / Plant

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Manufacturing environment – exposure to the electrical/mechanical/power manufacturing equipment, with consistent heat and noise exposure, and exposure to dust.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Essential and marginal functions require maintaining good physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.

Incumbent will exert an average force of 50 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull and/or transfer equipment and materials; this role requires considerable walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

May lift and stack heavy objects not to exceed 50 pounds and carry these items up to 50 feet of distance.

Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and walkways associated with industrial manufacturing environments.

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Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firms slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed,” inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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