General Production - Laimate

Position: General Production - Laimate Days
JELD-WEN is currently seeking a General Production - Laimate Days to join our growing team.

Who we are

* VPI Quality Windows is a commercial division of JELD-WEN, Inc. that focuses on manufacturing windows and patio doors for multi-family construction with a particular focus on apartments, dormitories, senior living, and hotels.

Job Overview

* The primary role of General Production is to perform the general production/line duties as directed in the lamination department with a focus on safety, quality, reliability, and productivity. This is an entry level manufacturing position with a strong emphasis around learning the basic lamination process and performing the line duties around said processes. This includes infeeding and out feeding of the lamination equipment as well as bundling/packaging of vinyl lineals (finished goods).

* Level 1 General production starts at $21.01/hr with benefits.

What We Do

* Prepare vinyl material for loading into lamination equipment (unbundling).

* Load laminated vinyl in appropriate racking.

* Laminate vinyl lineal for use in the production of windows & doors.

* Supply VPI with stock for production.

* Check the quality of products and materials according to AAMA Standards as well as other regulatory agencies as well as our own VPI Quality Standards.

Principal

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Actively support and participate in the company's safety and health program.

* Learn all General Production Lamination roles as needed to support production needs daily.

* Understand the products we use and how to locate and stage in a way to maximize productivity.

* Be able to follow basic verbal and written instructions as provided by leads and supervisors in the department.

* Perform infeed and outfeed duties- loading and unloading the lamination equipment and be able to perform all associate IQC (Quality Checks) specific to each role.

* Assist other team members through gathering materials, moving units, changing machine over and loading and unloading products.

* Assists co-workers in analyzing and correcting problems encountered in job assignments to perform work according to standard operating procedures.

* Follow documented Standard Work within their work cell/assigned area and "flex" to different positions to support production output in a professional manner.

* Depending on assigned area, may be expected to perform quality checks, finish products in full, and assist in loading trucks.

* Be able to work/stand for full shifts and perform all duties as required for the General Production role.

* Must be willing to do housekeeping including cleaning restrooms.

Position Requirements

* This role requires consistent physical activity throughout the shift, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with team assistance.

* Work may involve repetitive motions and working in a fast-paced assembly line manufacturing environment

* Employees must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day on hard surfaces.

* Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing may be required to access materials and operate equipment.

* Ability to read and interpret production paperwork and labels

* Ability to work in hot, humid environments.

* Demonstrated proficiency in using metrology instruments and recording inspection data

* Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, and employees are expected to maintain a safe and clean work area.

* Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, to meet production goals.

* Must meet daily production rates while maintaining quality standards for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

* Advancement opportunities are available, with a strong emphasis on promoting from within.

* Additional tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor or Manager as needed to support operations.

* Candidates must be comfortable working with both manual and powered tools commonly used in manufacturing and assembly environments. These include, but are not limited to:

* Self-retracting knives

* Diagonal cutters

* Glazing guns

* Drills

* Saws

* Sanders

* Vacuum hoists

* Routers

* Pallet jacks

* Tape measures

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