PRODUCTION OPERATOR COLUMBUS

Join us as a Machine Operator/Production Worker at our Columbus, OH plant.


Hourly Rate $23.05 per hour plus shift differential

Quarterly Performance Bonus

Referral Bonus

Eligible for skill-based wage increases

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid holidays and PTO .


Plus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness Reimbursement, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, and 401k with company match.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 1st shift 6:00 am -2:00 pm (overtime required as needed)

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Production Operator for our Columbus, OH Facility!

Summary: To contribute to the production of metal insulated building panels as directed by Supervisor. Skilled Technical Industrial Machine Operator with strong mathematical and communication skills to operate and maintain state-of-the-art equipment used in the production of Kingspan panels. The ideal candidate should have excellent computer skills and the ability to understand measurements, work collaboratively in teams, apply critical thinking, have quality and safety awareness, and be mechanically oriented.
Essential Duties:

• Follows up on work assignments from Supervisor.
• Receives machine/process operations according to need and operator qualification.
• Coordinates resource requirements with the Production Supervisor and other Team Leaders.
• Ensures team productivity remains high by closely coordinating product change and brakes.
• Contribute to the following:
  • The Product is manufactured within standard times.
  • The Product is manufactured according to the production schedule (timing and sequence).
  • The product is manufactured within engineering specifications.
  • The product is manufactured with the least amount of material and labor required.
• Assures quality standards are met for all workstation/cell output:
  • Records all required data.
  • Ensures that all material is properly labeled and placed within proper staging/storage areas.
  • Identifies any non-conforming product to the Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Technicians.
• Ensures that any task performed within the work cell is completed per the written Standard Operating Procedure(s) for that task.
• Completes all Preventative Maintenance requirements within the work cell.
  • Reports maintenance requirements to the Maintenance Supervisor
  • Communicates to other Team Leaders and the Production Manager when Policy violations are noticed within their work cell or other work areas of the facility.
  • Reports infractions to the Production Manager.
  • Participates in any required disciplinary action.
• Contribute to an ongoing culture of cleanliness and order within the workstation/cell.
• Operate air saw equipment
• Reports under-performing Associates or temporary employees to the Production Manager.
• All other duties assigned, as required.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree (related field) preferred.
• Experience with measuring tools, preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills

Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and the Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance.

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group Plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.


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Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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