Glass Operations Technician

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Glass Operations Technician will report directly to the Glass Operations Supervisor or their designate and is responsible for performing a variety of production, quality and maintenance tasks to assist with glass operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate Glass Cleaning, Glass Operations equipment as standard but be able to operate plant legacy equipment if required.
• Packaging 1000 kg bulk bags of products via bulk bag loading system in Glass area.
• Reports any inconsistencies and uses standard repair procedures.
• Monitor quality and record general production information.
• Work in compliance with company safety, environmental and operating procedures.

• Loading of customer product pick-ups (legacy infrastructure and glass).
• Unloading of material and equipment deliveries.

• Cleaning of the plant as required.

• Operate forklift and scissor lift.
• Operate front end loader for glass transfer and waste removal.
• Work at heights using fall protection.
• Must know how to SAFELY operate all equipment used in the glass production area.
• Maintain production at peak performance.
• Be well versed and follow SOP’s for all production and maintenance operations.
• Operate control panels. Operate equipment systems from a PLC interface (automated control)
• Sample and analyze finished product per quality procedures.
• Record and confirm daily production.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Shift work is required (days or afternoons at current time).
• Evaluate raw materials and finished products to internal and/or customer specifications.
• Report any non-conformities to management.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints.
• Maintain written quality records.
• Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with management and through use of various productivity software programs as SharePoint, Outlook email, Excel, etc.

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services in conjunction with Operations Mechanic.
• Perform wear part maintenance and screen replacement (as defined by SOP’s) in conjunction with Operations Mechanic.
• Other maintenance procedures as skills allow.
• Effectively handle small tools.
• Maintain and clean tools and equipment.
• Other duties as required when directed by plant management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Capable of working in a team and independently.
• Capable of following a production plan while working independently.

• Technical diploma or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Welding and other mechanical RED Seal training is preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklift, loader, and scissor lift is preferred.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have both verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to stand, walk and climb; have mobility of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Must be capable of maneuvering heavy items.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE FLEXIBLE WITH SHIFT TIMES. SHIFT HOURS ARE: 6:00AM – 2:30PM, 2:00PM – 10:30PM and 10:00PM – 6:30AM