Lamination Operator

Lamination Operator – Alside

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

This role offers an immediate and lasting impact by helping us achieve what is possible. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions are valued and integral to our success.

The Lamination Operator ensures the proper, efficient, and safe operation of the lamination machine and documents all production data for the department manager.

• Work safely, completing daily safety audits and preventing accidents to improve the safety environment.
• Work in a self-directed/team environment.
• Understand and troubleshoot all incoming material/processes/equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping of your work area; ensure a clean and organized handoff between shifts.
• Operate material conveyance machinery.
• Identify quality aspects of products and processes to meet customer needs.
• Align foam with composite or vinyl panel and understand the assembly process.
• Work cooperatively with supervisor, lead, and co‑workers.
• Understand adhesive process and assist with handling glue drums.
• Assist with and understand profile changeovers and line set‑ups.
• Rotate between all positions on the lamination line, including sorting, inspecting, assembling, and packaging of product.
• Perform proper startup/shutdown procedures for the line.

• High School Diploma or equivalent desirable.
• Safety conscious orientation.
• Basic math skills (including fractions) and ability to read, write, and comprehend work instructions.
• Physical strength to lift, push, pull boxes 50 pounds or greater; ability to stand for 8+ hours per day.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice and in a hot, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to use small hand tools (calipers, tape measures, hand saws, etc.).
• Experience with product quality checks and identifying defective products.
• Capable of working with standard work processes and rotating between all stations on the lamination line.
• Problem‑solving skills for troubleshooting.
• Team‑player mindset and ability to foster a good team atmosphere.
• Short‑term travel possible for training.
• Computer skills (data entry).

Manufacturing plant with moving machinery and noise. Employees must wear issued personal protective equipment. Temperature ranges from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and speaking.

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products, distributing other essential building products. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 4,000+ associates support 11 manufacturing facilities, 100+ Alside and 20+ Gentek supply centers across North America.

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled