Automotive Glass Bending & Finishing Technician; Cattin​/Cutline

Position: Automotive Glass Bending & Finishing Technician (Cattin/Cutline)
Join Carlex as an Automotive Glass Bending & Finishing Technician We’re hiring for two complementary roles on our 12-hour night shift (3-2-2-3 rotation): a Cattin Furnace Operator and a Cutline/Paintroom Operator. If you bring 2+ years of machine operation experience and thrive in high-precision manufacturing, this is your next step.

A day in your life on the night shift

Path 1:
Cattin Furnace Operator You start your shift by reviewing HMI and IP gage trends, confirming furnace parameters, and scanning for heat profile changes. You’ll run the bending process to deliver consistently high-quality parts, performing checks such as part quality verification, gaging, sag mapping, and xenon light distortion evaluations.

Set, verify, and adjust Cattin furnace parameters; identify breaker issues early

Interpret HMI/IP gage data to track heat activity and process trends

Anticipate and correct convex issues with proactive adjustments

Coordinate with the upstream Paint Room Operator to keep flow from Cutting to Bending smooth

Execute changeovers and apply the relationship between windshield geometry and bending fixtures

Path 2:
Cutline/Paintroom Operator Your focus is precision setup and finishing. You’ll select the correct paint, prepare and inspect screens, and keep programs and equipment dialed in for accurate cuts and consistent print quality.

Locate and prepare screens; read and tape stencils correctly

Ready the screen with booting and inspection; mix paint/materials and perform viscosity checks

Operate panel views; use the Kurt system for process control adjustments

Load programs from disk to grinders and cutters; assist with changeovers

Make adjustments and troubleshoot with support once the line is running

Change cutting wheels, springs, and grinding wheels; set up cups on the vacuum table

Measure and adjust coolant levels; understand washer functions

Who thrives here People who take pride in quality and performance

Those who show initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic

Operators who excel in fast-paced settings and stay calm under many priorities

Teammates committed to keeping the plant running smoothly

Individuals ready to own a role with real responsibility and purpose

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years of operator experience

Technical:
Some computer knowledge; understands PPE, lockouts, and e-stops

Mindset:
Eager to learn, teachable, proactive communicator with excellent troubleshooting skills

Attendance:
Reliable and consistent

Physical and work environment

Lift and regularly carry 45–50 lbs (including windshields over short distances)
Raise/move objects between positions; repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions

Frequent twisting and bending of upper and lower body Stand on concrete for extended periods

Work in extreme heat and humidity

Schedule:

12-hour night shift on a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule, with overtime as needed, including weekends and holidays.

Ready to build something that lasts?

If you’re a Skilled Machine Operator with 2+ years of experience who’s ready for a high-responsibility role on a 12-hour rotating night shift, consider Carlex.
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