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Production Technician - Full Time

Cardinal
Portage, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

Cardinal FG, a float glass manufacturer for residential windows in Portage, is looking for Production Technicians who work safely, have a strong work ethic, are dependable, have a positive attitude, and work effectively in a team environment.

Cardinal Portage offers a 12-hour rotating and straight shift schedule of days or nights (pending availability), working 3 or 4 shifts/week. Working half the days of the year, this schedule provides every other weekend off.  

Future schedules could be Straight DAYS, Straight NIGHTS or ROTATING days/nights.

May need to start as a part-time employee and could transition to full-time employment, pending availability and performance.

 What Cardinal-Portage has to offer:

  • Competitive Starting Base Wage with increases at 6-month intervals
    • Day Shift Base Wage - $21.75/hour
    • Night Shift Base Wage - $23.75/hour
    • Rotating Day/Night Shift Base Wage - $22.75/hour average
      • Paid at day and night rates appropriately when worked
  • Monthly Profit-Sharing plan - earn up to $1,890/month through 401(k) savings and/or check.
  • New Hire Bonus $1,900 gross total payout within 1st year of employment
  • Perfect Attendance and Safety rewards – Check and/or paid time off starting at 6 months
  • Excellent Health and Wellness Benefits including:
    • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
    • Health Savings Account with employer contribution match
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Wellness Services:
      • Physical Therapist
      • Fitness Trainer
      • 24/7 Fitness Center
  • Participation in a Proactive Safety Culture
  • Paid Breaks - Three ½ hour breaks
  • Paid Holidays PLUS premium pay when working the holiday
  • Paid Time Off - Float time and vacation earned within 90 days of employment
  • Cross-Training and Job Rotation practices
  • Advancement Opportunities from within
  • On-Site Cafeteria – Full-service kitchen plus FREE hot beverages

Qualifications/ Physical Requirements:

  • Operate power industrial vehicles, once trained and certified
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must be 18 years of age to apply
  • High school diploma or its equivalent preferred
  • Basic math, computer and tape measuring skills
  • Able to safely lift at least 50 pounds 
  • Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, or stand for long periods of time
  • Clear understanding of the English language, both written and spoken
  • Pass a pre-employment physical ability test, background check, and drug screen

Check out our website at www.cardinalportage.com or call 608-742-1966 to speak with Human Resources. Cardinal is an equal employment opportunity employer and a substance- and tobacco-free workplace.  At this time, we are not considering candidates who require sponsorship.

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