Relief Operator

Company Bio

Vitro Automotive Glass produces advanced glass products for the world’s most well-known automotive manufacturers. We work collaboratively with our customers to ensure that our glass provides the safety, comfort, efficiency required for today’s modern vehicles.

Vitro Automotive Glass operates glass manufacturing plants, fabrication facilities and distribution centers worldwide that are solely focused on the production of automotive glass. This scale allows us to provide the quality and technology required for large volume OEM production, while bringing that same attention to detail and quality to our automotive replacement glass (ARG) operations.

As the needs of the automotive industry rapidly evolve, Vitro stays ahead of the curve to help automakers, distributors and installers meet the ever-changing standards for safety, efficiency and sustainability. It’s not enough just to meet specifications. We are committed to working collaboratively to deliver whatever comes next.

D crew (7PM - 7AM, 12-hour rotational 2-2-3 schedule) (hourly non-exempt)

$26.33 per hour

• Responsible for efficient utilization of all equipment and personnel used in producing cut, edged, and drilled glass that is ready to bend per customer requirements.
• Make mechanical changes and adjustments to line equipment and operate all automation equipment including programmable controllers and robots as they apply to properly functioning line equipment.
• As production demands, the operator is required to make complete changes of tooling used to produce various automotive patterns and make the necessary programming and equipment set‑up changes to both programmable controllers and robots.
• Plan and address daily production needs.
• Make size checks of cut-not-tempered glass to ensure quality production to meet customer specifications.
• Make SPC checks, maintain all control charts, and complete all process checks as required.
• Maintain line cleanliness, including proper storage of tools, emptying trash and getting full trash hoppers dumped.
• Accurate and timely report/enter/log daily production information on cutting, edging, downtime, miscellaneous glass rejects and all other related information into the appropriate forms and/or databases.
• Perform routine TPM activities, report maintenance needs and assist general maintenance mechanics when necessary.
• Assign and direct personnel on pattern changes and short periods of downtime.
• Provide relief for the line personnel in emergency situations.
• Train new operators as necessary.
• Report all unsafe equipment and/or conditions.
• Maintain operations at highest standards set forth by Vitro’s customers, production, and quality departments.

• Requires a high degree of mechanical aptitude.
• Must attain passing score on Select Assessment for Manufacturing test per Production Operator profile.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift and maintain the required license.
• Must have adequate PC skills to be able to work with computerized systems.
• Must be motivated, self-driven, and organized.
• Must be willing to assist in other roles as called upon or needed.

High School Diploma / GED, required.

• A basic understanding of the general principles of automation, automated equipment, and robotics plus knowledge of the use of this equipment as it applies to line operation is preferred.

• Performs duties within normal manufacturing environmental conditions.
• Will work in warm and cold conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, grip to use hand tools, reach, see, hear, and speak.
• Must follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Must follow all PPE requirements.

• Competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, STD, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Direct Deposit / Paid Weekly on Friday's - Starting wage $26.33 per hour.
• $1.00 Shift differential pay for any hours worked from 7pm - 7am.
• Required PPE including shoes will be provided.
• Paid…