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Saint-Gobain Glass Technician - 1st Shift in Faribault, Minnesota
The Glass Technician 1 assists with the fabrication of fire-rated Glass. This includes but is not limited to operating a Cutting Table, Product Assembly via Glass Wash, Glass Inspection Station, Sealer, Spacer Bar Saw, quality inspection and packaging. This individual is responsible for effectively working as part of the production team while adhering to safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity standards.
Essential Functions:
Working within assigned function, including but not limited to operating a cutting table, Product Assembly via Glass Wash, Glass Inspection Station, Sealer, Spacer Bar Saw, quality inspection and packaging
Performing quality checks on product
Participating in daily meetings for work instructions and production handoff between shifts
Maintaining a clean work area, managing to 5S standards
Work a consistent schedule, Monday thru Friday from 5:45 AM - 2:15 PM
Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour (DOE)
What do you bring?
High School or GED preferred
Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
Experience working as part of a team
Experience following quality and safety standards
Experience handling Glass either in Production or Installation environments
Experience operating a forklift or crane preferred
Experience operating Glass Production Machinery desirable
Experience with the fabrication, installation and/or assembly of Glass a plus
Experience with 5S preferred
Commitment to working safely and adhering to all safety standards
Attention to detail and ability to closely monitor work process to quality standards
Physical ability to perform repetitive motions and lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds
Ability to accept direction and communicate effectively while being open-minded and flexible
Ability to ask questions and proactively communicate problems to supervision
Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures
Ability to fill out production paperwork
Ability to use a tape measure, basic hand tools, and basic power tools
Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality
Ability to effectively work independently or as part of a team
Willingness and ability to train others in assigned work process
Ability to balance precise work, accuracy, and productivity
Ability to perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshoot issues
Flexibility to work overtime or varying shifts, if needed
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America is a member of the Saint-Gobain Group specializing in the development, production and distribution of sustainable fire-resistant safety and high-security glass for the building and marine sectors.
As a world leader and pioneer in glazed protective solutions for more than 40 years, people’s safety comes first at Vetrotech: the company is an advocate of making living places more secure and accepts no compromise in compliance with regulations or standards.
To this end, Vetrotech produces fire-rated glass and framing products adapted to any architectural need, blending into the environment while providing the places where we live, work, learn or gather with the highest standard of safety and security for the peace of mind of all the stakeholders.
Vetrotech provides project-bound design assistance to address any kind of risk scenario or threat level. With seven production sites on three continents and more than 1,000 employees worldwide, Vetrotech ensures trusted support and reliable supply to customers in more than 60 countries through its regional sales offices spread across the globe.
For more information, visit www.vetrotech.com/en-us and LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/vetrotech-saint-gobain-north-america) .
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.
Why work for us?
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .
What are our perks?
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:
Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
Employee Recognition Programs
PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle