Technical Operator
Saint-Gobain
- Quakertown, PA
- $21.84 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Shifts: 6am-6pm, 2/2/3 Schedule
Compensation: $21.84/hourWe 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.
- 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.
- Promote and support an atmosphere of continuous improvement toward safety, quality, customer service and productivity process improvements through the engagement of your team.
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- ยท Previous work experience in Lean Principles or WCM is a plus but not required.
- Manufacturing environment / Plant
- Manufacturing environment - exposure to the electrical/mechanical/power manufacturing equipment, with consistent heat and noise exposure, and exposure to dust.
- 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.