Generalist Operator 0
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Machine Operator
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, headquartered in Chicago with over 8,000 employees worldwide. Our portfolio includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite, and PVC decking and railing products, and our brands are Hardie®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.
What You’ll Do:- Operate and maintain industrial equipment and machinery.
- Learn how to make and manufacture our wide variety of innovative products.
- Communicate all pertinent information regarding safety, quality, and mechanical issues to designated leads.
- Assist in the efforts of down day machine cleaning, wash-ups, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform product adherence checks to maintain our quality standards.
- Ideally a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing, or working with large machinery and equipment.
- Ability to demonstrate past success related to manufacturing, or a business support crew environment.
- Understanding of safety policies to drive a best in class Zero Harm Culture.
- Solid work history of learning, job growth and achievements.
- Ability to continuously stand, walk or sit.
- Ability to lift up to 10 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to bend, climb ladders & stairs.
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full‑time employee. Medical Insurance starts on day one!
- 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees’ saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary.
- Paid holidays, a Wellness Pay Program, along with Jury Duty Leave and Funeral Leave paid time off.
- Free Lunch every Wednesday for Day and Night Shift crew members.
- And more!
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.
Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
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