What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician – Smart Glass Manufacturing position at Cardinal?
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm
Pay:
- Starting: $23.50/hour
- 3 months: $24/hour
- 6 months: $25/hour
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Learn and operate Smart Glass Equipment.
- Operate inspection equipment.
- Ensure timely execution of production orders.
- Document activities as appropriate - i.e. logbook, inspection walk throughs, etc.
- Handle glass as necessary for production.
- Work in a cleanroom environment and handle materials as needed. This requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
- Assist in the daily cleaning of equipment and production areas.
- Suggest equipment modifications to increase machine efficiency and improve quality.
- Drive a forklift or other mobile equipment and support the receiving area as needed.
- Record production data and report any deviations or issues.
- Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.
- Conduct visual and functional inspections to ensure product quality.
- Work cross functionally with other departments to ensure plant goals are met.
- Additional Projects as needed by Leadership.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English. Written and Verbally.
- Experience in electronics, glass, or precision manufacturing.
- Cleanroom manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrate ability to utilize computer software's and equipment interfaces.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills with the ability to draft reports.
- Ability to fill out technical documentation and draft technical reports
- Ability to learn operating practices for new smart glass equipment.
- Ability to understand and apply the use of measuring instruments.
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office.
- Commitment to safety and an orderly and safe workplace.
- Ability to work as part of a team, including all levels of coworkers and vendors.
- Ability to exercise good judgement in decision making, ideas, and all aspects relating to the CLiC team, Cardinal, and other company relationships.
- Maintain professional appearance and conduct, exhibiting a respectful and courteous demeanor at all times.
- Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot minor problems.
- Ability to learn and interpret production equipment process data.
- Ambitious, observant, team 1st mentality.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity for overtime.
- Eligible for monthly profit sharing.
- 9 paid holidays per year.
- PTO (Paid Time Off).
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Pre-tax 401k and Post-tax 401k (Roth) options.
- Company paid Life Insurance.
- Additional Life Insurance available for purchase.
- Company paid Short-Term disability.
- Long-Term Disability available for purchase.
- Ability to grow and advance within Cardinal Glass Industries.
- Training and leadership development programs.
- Community involvement.
- Clean work environment.
Our Location:
Our Tomah, WI plant is home to 400 employees and growing—expanding to 450–500 by 2030 as we scale our Smart Glass line. We value integrity, openness, and autonomy, and our culture is built on five pillars: Resilience, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork. You’ll work in a clean, high-tech environment with advanced automated equipment while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit team and a thriving community.
Tomah, Wisconsin is a wonderful place to live. Tomah is about 45 miles from La Crosse, WI and 90 miles from Madison, WI. If you enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, hunting, fishing, ATV-ing and boating. The town hosts many events annually and is most known for Tractor Pull and Cranfest.
Learn more about Tomah: tomahwisconsin.com
Salary : $24 - $25