Production Technician

Job Summary |  The Production Technician is responsible for the fabrication of high-quality Insulating Glass for Residential Window & Door Manufacturers.

Essential Functions  | 

• Follow all Safety Practices and Guidelines
• Follow Cardinal Values and Culture of Integrity and Respect
• Operate High Tech Glass Fabrication Equipment
• Utilize pallet jack to move racks in/out of Sort Jet
• Manually load lites onto IG conveyor
• Attach channel to the deleted edge of the coated glass
• Remove the glass from AGP when a malfunction occurs
• Change preserve rolls on the Masker
• Transfer lites to conduct required quality control checks
• Use Sort Jet to ensure that racks are empty, free of any trash glass, and troubleshoot any issues as needed
• Move or position racks and A-frames for loading
• Remove rejects/rerun units from the sealer
• Review and verify order requirements on placard and obtain required sign‑off to confirm accuracy
• Perform vacuum pump validation test, utilize caulking gun to apply silicone, and install SS strip to proper location
• Transfer units to assembly hooks based on the scheduled order
• Assemble CADs and J-bends and apply place bar grids into the punched channel, as needed
• Inspect product for quality to meet or exceed Cardinal and customer expectations
• Willingness to seek out additional roles and responsibilities within your department
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail
• Flexibility - may be required to work overtime to meet customer deadlines

Workplace Environment   |

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and potentially sharp objects
• Noise levels can be high and will vary based on the location in the plant

Qualifications   |  

• Consistent work history in glass manufacturing or warehouse setting preferred
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Physical Ability

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Climbing/Reaching/Push/Pull/Grip/Pinch

Shift & Pay |  

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM  

Pay: $18 $1.00 shift differential

Bonus: Potential Monthly Profit-Sharing Bonus                             

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Potential Monthly Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Cross-Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safety Shoe and Prescription Safety Eyewear Allowance
• Work-Life Balance
• Climate-Controlled Facility and Covered Parking

Cardinal Glass is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. If you’re looking into making a career move, Cardinal may be just the new experience you’ve been searching for.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks or be assigned to a different department and/or shift as necessary to meet business objectives. All Cardinal personnel are expected to contribute to a safe working environment by performing duties cleanly and safely. 

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