Hot End Production Technician

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

A Hot End Technician works closely with the melting process of raw materials, makes adjustments to the furnace for proper melting of materials, uses cameras and computers to precisely make the glass into the appropriate width and thickness, and monitors the cooling process of the glass before it is scored into different sizes.

This position’s primary schedule is a 12-hour rotating shift, working 3 or 4 shifts/week.  This schedule provides every other weekend off, only working half the days of the year.

What Cardinal-Portage Has to Offer:

  • Competitive Starting Base Wage with increases at 6-month intervals
    • Rotating Day/Night Shift Average Base Wage - $23/hour average
      • Day Shift Base Wage - $22/hour
      • Night Shift Base Wage - $24/hour
      • Paid at day and night rates appropriately when worked
  • Monthly Profit-Sharing plan - earn up to an additional $1,910/month through 401(k) savings and/or check.
  • New Hire Bonus –$1,900 gross total payout within 1st year of employment
  • Perfect Attendance & Safety rewards – Check and/or paid time off starting at 6 months
  • Excellent Health and Wellness Benefits including:
    • Health Insurance
    • Health Savings Account with employer contribution match
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
    • On-site Wellness Services free to all employees
      • 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
  • Advancement Opportunities from within
  • On-Site Cafeteria – Full-service kitchen plus FREE hot beverages
Requirements:

  • Good tape measure reading and basic math skills
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
  • Desire to work in a team environment
  • Must be 18 years of age to apply
  • Able to safely lift at least 80 pounds
  • Pass a pre-employment physical ability, background, and drug screenings

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.

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