Lamination Operator

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands. If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged— they are valued— this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

The Lamination Operator ensures the proper, efficient, and safe operation of the lamination machine. The Lamination Operator will document and communicate to the department Manager all production data.

• Work safely, completing daily safety audits, preventing accidents and increasing the safety environment of the work area
• Work in a self-directed/Team environment
• Understand and troubleshoot all incoming material/processes/equipment
• Focus on Housekeeping of your work area. Responsible for a clean and organized handoff from shift to shift
• Understand and operate material conveyance machinery
• Identify quality aspects of products and process used to meet customer needs
• Align foam with composite or vinyl panel and understand assembly process
• Work cooperatively with supervisor, lead, and co-workers
• Understand adhesive process and assist with handling glue drums
• Assist/perform and understand profile changeovers and line set ups
• Rotates between all positions on the lamination line including sorting, inspecting, assembling, and packaging of product.
• Able to perform proper startup/shutdown procedures for line

• High School Diploma or equivalent desirable.
• Must be Safety conscious oriented
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate basic math skills (including fractions).
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, boxes 50 pounds or greater
• Must be capable and willing to work overtime on short notice
• Must be willing to work in hot, fast paced work environment
• Must be able to work standing on feet 8 or more hours a day
• Must be able read, write, and comprehend work instruction
• Must be able to use small hand tools (Calipers, tape Measures, hand saws, etc.)
• Must be able to do product quality checks and identify bad product
• Must be capable of working with Standard Work processes
• Must be able to rotate between all stations on lamination line. (foam feeder, assembler, vinyl loader, vinyl stager, inspection, box loading/making, packaging, and palletizing)
• Must be able to learn and utilize problem solving skills for troubleshooting.
• Must be able to foster a good team atmosphere.
• Able to travel—short term (for training)
• Computer skills (data entry)

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).

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—and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award‑winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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.

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