Production Associate II - 1st Shift

About the Role

Production Associate 2 at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions is responsible for various windows & doors assembly operations while ensuring we safely produce a high‑quality product and minimize waste/cost, enabling timely delivery to customers. The role requires working with a sense of urgency while maintaining the flow of material throughout the plant.

• Operate hand tools as required and assemble, lift, pick, and pack products
• Support and participate in employee engagement activities
• Follow defined clean‑up times
• Work in a safe manner and follow safe work practices and policies
• Follow established rates as defined by customer demand and standardized operations
• Participate in defining and improving standard work to enhance quality windows for customers
• Identify problems and communicate issues
• Assist with training co‑workers
• Support a respectful workplace
• Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management

• Read a tape measure and interpret fractions and decimals
• Read at least a minimum word and number recognition/visual cues
• Operate power tools with dexterity, basic operations, and know when to change PPE
• Identify hazards while understanding station knowledge of safety hazards/protocols/PPE
• Know measurement standards and tolerances
• Follow instruction and standard work while frequently referencing standard work instructions
• Recognize product defects specific to the workstation
• Identify quality requirements/CTQ at the station
• Communicate effectively by actively listening, explaining clearly & accurately, asking questions, sharing important information
• Manage time and be aware of cycle times
• Perform math by adding, subtracting, including fractions and decimals
• Interface with a computer system by accessing, navigating, identifying, downloading
• Stand 8 to 10 hours using good posture and repetitive motion
• Problem solve using root‑cause analysis
• Be dependable, consistently on time
• Recognize shapes and compare to sample drawings
• Monitor inventory by adhering to min‑max levels (WIP) and utilization of scrap
• Keep accurate, timely, legible records / scrap
• Wear required PPE (metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, safety glasses)
• Be dependable/punctual and detail‑oriented
• High school diploma is preferred
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, push/pull, reach and stand is required
• Ability to consistently lift at least 50 pounds for 8 to 12 hours a day
• Ability to work in hot & cold environments
• Be able to work extended hours and weekends based on business needs
• Willing & able to work various positions in various departments (cross‑trained)
• Perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations
• Follow supervisors’ instructions/directions as given
• Possess problem‑solving, teamwork, communication, and initiative skills
• Preferred knowledge of WTS Paradigm and various ERP functionality

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets: Act consistently with CBB’s values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and behaviors & mindsets (Customer‑Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement)
• Anticipation: Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems
• Problem Solving: Determine cause, identify, prioritize, select alternatives, and implement solutions; notify leaders when necessary
• Attention to Detail: Ensure thorough completion of tasks, monitoring and checking work or information, while organizing time and resources efficiently
• Collaboration: Highly collaborative team player; partners with others respectfully and with humility
• Energy: High positive energy to tackle complex business challenges in a fast‑paced environment and energize others toward achieving objectives

• Healthcare benefits starting on day one of work
• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount programs

Full‑time team members receive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one. Other benefits include paid holidays, FSA, life…