End Production Technician

• Posted on September 29, 2026

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Portage FG
Portage, WI 53901, USA

• Production/Warehouse
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HOTEN
  004015

Cardinal FG, a float glass manufacturer for residential windows in Portage, is looking for a Hot End Production Technician who work safely, have astrong work ethic, is dependable, has a positive attitude, and work effectively in a small team environment.

A Hot End Technician works closely with the melting process of raw materials, makes adjustments to the furnace for proper melting of materials, uses cameras and computers to precisely make the glass into the appropriate width and thickness, and monitors the cooling process of the glass before it is scored into different sizes.

This position’s primary schedule is a 12-hour ROTATING shift
, working 3 or 4 shifts/week. This schedule provides every other weekend off, only working half the days of the year.

What Cardinal-Portage has to offer:

• Competitive Starting Base Wage with increases at 6-month intervals
  • Rotating Day/Night Shift Average Base Wage - $23.75/hour average
  • Day Shift Base Wage - $22.75/hour
  • Night Shift Base Wage - $24.75/hour
    • Paid at day and night rates appropriately when worked
• Monthly Profit-Sharing plan
  - earn up to an additional $1,976/month through 401(k) savings and/or check.
• New Hire Bonus – $1,900 gross total payout within 1st yearof employment
• Perfect Attendance
  and Safety rewards – Check and/or paid time off starting at 6 months
• Excellent Health and Wellness Benefits including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • On-site Wellness Services free to all employees
    • Financial Wellness Program
    • Worksite Physical Therapist
    • Fitness Trainer
    • 24/7 Fitness Center
• Participation in a Proactive Safety Culture
• Paid Breaks - Three ½ hour breaks
• Paid Holidays PLUS premium pay when working the holiday
• Paid Time Off - Float time and vacation earned within 90 days of employment
• Advancement Opportunities from within
• On-Site Cafeteria – Full-service kitchen plus FREE hot beverages

Qualification/

Physical Requirements:

• Operate power industrial vehicles, once trained and certified
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Reliable transportation
• Must be 18 years of age to apply
• High school diploma or its equivalent preferred
• Basic math, computer and tape measuring skills
• Able to safely lift at least 80 pounds
• Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel, or stand for long periods of time
• Clear understanding of the English language, both written and spoken
• Pass a pre-employment physical ability test, background check, and drug screen

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Cardinal is an equal employment opportunity employer and a substance- and tobacco-free workplace.

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