Machine Operator

Summary The machine operator is assigned to or skilled in the operation of a particular kind or class of industrial machine. Understands safety is a priority and observes/practices all safety procedures to prevent injury to self or co-workers and attends periodic safety meetings as required. Encouraged to routinely recommend changes to improve safety procedures. Machine Operator responds attentively to training from leadership or more senior operators to increase own knowledge of work processes. What You'll Do Tasks in assembly plant include, but our not limited to: Frame Welding Machine Operations Frame Cleaning Machine Operations Backbedder Operations Glass Dropping Essential Functions: Ability to complete all tasks within required position capably and efficiently. Understands and promotes team and company culture. Understands and follows company policies, such as attendance and conduct. Embraces team member's role in profit sharing and makes positive contributions. Demonstrates teamwork skills and gives best effort under all circumstances. Consistently focuses on assigned task both physically and mentally. Avoids and discourages excessive idle conversations during non-break times. Respects and appreciates diversity of others. Contributes daily to achieving team goals. Demonstrates ability and willingness to be flexible (i.e. alternate tasks, support other mfg. lines). Understands safety regulations and routinely wears PPE and ensures team members follow PPE guidelines. Promptly applies efficient and thorough responses to accidents. Understand that overtime required with short notice. Who You Are Physical and Environmental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constant standing up to 12 of hours a day Frequent walking throughout assembly facilities Frequent bending/stooping/squatting Occasional reaching overhead when handling glass Frequent reaching/pushing/pulling away from body Frequent pushing with minimal or maximum force to maneuver the glass down the production line on rollers Frequent carrying up to 60 lbs. Occasional lifting up to 90 lbs. Frequent repetitive hand/foot/head/neck movements required Other: Temperatures will vary. Dusty and noisy environment when operating machines and tools. Safety shoes, ear and eye protection required always in all plants. Additional PPE may be required depending on location or task. Who We Are At PGT Innovations, we may build and support high-quality, innovative windows and doors, but every day holds opportunities for us to do so much more - from building stronger teams through leading, supporting, mentoring, and collaborating, to fostering better relationships with our customers. WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT Every day we look for opportunities to grow and achieve greatness - together. This isn't an "everyone for themselves" environment. Here, we look out for each other. We help each other. We prop each other up during challenging times. Because inventing, building, and delivering the future of windows and doors is not a one-person job. It takes all of us. Our collaborative group. Our understanding family. Our strong team. Working together to inspire greater opportunity for our customers, our community, and our team members. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive compensation Career advancement opportunities Medical coverage Dental coverage Tuition reimbursement Employee stock purchase plan 401k matching Profit sharing Paid time off Volunteer time off PGT Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. PGT Innovations also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.