Glass Production Technician -- Continuous Improvement Focus

Job Description

Job Description

Your questions, answered What will I work on?

• Running pre- and post-process equipment to manufacture high-quality glass.
• Feeding the line with required raw materials.
• Driving stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move product and materials safely.
• Completing quality checks at defined intervals and documenting results.
• Troubleshooting production and quality issues as they arise.
• Supporting changeovers and performing basic equipment care.
• Maintaining 5S standards for cleanliness, order, and tool placement.
• Participating in, and occasionally leading, Kaizen events to improve processes.
• Stepping in with stop authority if safety or quality is compromised.
• Modeling the AGC Way, plus taking on other duties or projects as needed.

When will I work?

• 6:50 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., following a 3-2-2 schedule.
• 12-hour shifts, averaging about 15–16 workdays each month.

Is there anything I should know about pay and background checks?

Pay rate is determined based on verifiable employment via the background check.

What qualifications do I need?

• High school diploma or GED (required); NCRC Silver (preferred).
• Ability to learn problem-solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, and 8D.
• Basic Windows computer literacy.
• Readiness to learn glass-specific quality standards.
• Previous manufacturing background is preferred.

What skills help me succeed?

• Proficiency in glass cutting and glass fabrication.
• Active forklift license with safe operation experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

What leadership traits are you looking for?

• Passion: Deep commitment to AGC’s mission, people, and values with a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Innovation & Change Orientation: Network widely, encourage fresh thinking, reject the status quo, adapt quickly, and embrace calculated risk.
• Influence & Communication: Communicate a compelling vision, overcome resistance, build commitment, and foster open, two-way dialogue across all levels.
• Integrity: Be reliable and consistent; follow through; lead by example with transparency and ethics; put company interests first.
• Courage for Challenge: Stay positive in adversity, make tough decisions, learn from failure, and invest in continuous personal and professional growth.