Production Worker

Production WorkerLocation: Vandergrift, PA 15690 Duration: 12+ Months Interview Process: Onsite interview Schedule: Mon-Thurs, 6am - 4:30pm PPE: Workers must wear steel toed shoes. Corning will provide other PPE.Company Information: Alpen High-Performance Products, located in New Kensington, PA is an affiliate of ***rporated, one of the world's oldest and largest glass companies. Alpen High-Performance Products is an American manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient windows, doors and architectural glass solutions.Position SummaryWe are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Production Workers to support operations within a manufacturing or pilot production environment. This role is responsible for performing a variety of production, assembly, material handling, inspection, and equipment support tasks in accordance with established work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversee Hegla Galatic fully automated glass cutting equipment to cut glass lites to sizes for production in IGUs and windowsComplete manual glass separation of discrete glass sheets from mother sheetLoad glass carts and stage for sequencing in productionInspect incoming glass and completed IGUs for defectsOperate lift assist equipment to pick up IGUs (?50 lbs) off the end of the production line and place onto stationary A-Frame or cartsWork closely with Operations Supervisors and Engineering to detect glass defects and / or equipment and process challengesBuild crates to store IGUs in for shipping; stage completed parts for freight pick upPrepare finished product for shipment per packaging instructionsConduct operator maintenance and cleanliness of the production equipmentQualificationsHS diploma or GED required / Technology AAS degree is desired Prior experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or other industrial environments Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work effectively in a team environment Tool Usage and Lifting Requirement: Typical hand tools, would be used to adjust / modify equipment on the line. Very little usage but knowledge of tools is a must. The most unique tooling that this position would be using is when picking up large pieces of flat glass, operators will use these suction cups to move the glass. Sometimes with a 2nd operator for a two-person lift. Job analysis would be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds - not in heavy volume or repetition but at times may be required to lift.