Senior Operator - 2nd Shift M-F

Senior Operator - 2nd Shift (3:30p - 12:00a, M-F)

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.

• People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other. You are customer-focused with an eye for detail. You are reliable.
• People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude: innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement, embrace teamwork, positively make an impact and open to change.
• People who “Act in Love” – Treat others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self‑control. Enjoy giving back to your community. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

The Senior Operator leads and performs advanced manufacturing, equipment operation, and material handling activities across designated production areas. This role operates complex or high‑precision equipment, provides training and guidance to Operators, supports troubleshooting, and ensures products are produced to engineering specifications while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The Senior Operator models best practices, supports workflow coordination, and consistently delivers “Right.

On Time. Every Time.” products and customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Follows and enforces all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective gear (PPE). Ensures safety goals are achieved and safety performance continually improves. Periodically performs Job Safety Analysis reviews. Observes and documents near‑miss/accident reports.
• Performs advanced operation and setup of specialized equipment such as panel lines, purlin machinery, trim/wrap systems, coil handling equipment, Alpha stations, door assembly equipment, and any new equipment added to the facility.
• Plans, schedules, and tracks the team’s activities to ensure performance on time to schedule.
• Carries out role‑specific responsibilities (Sr. Loader/Coil Receiving, Sr. Panel Operator, Sr. Purlin Operator, Sr. Trim/Wrap Driver, Sr. Door Operator, Sr. Alpha Operator, Sr. Hardware roles, and Offline Leads).
• Assists in troubleshooting equipment issues and escalates concerns to leadership or maintenance when needed.
• Drives and leads continuous improvement activities to improve team performance in safety, quality, on‑time performance, and site key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conducts detailed product inspections and verifies accuracy using measuring tools and production documentation.
• Supports workflow coordination, communication between shifts, and basic leadership tasks when assigned.
• Trains and mentors new hires, technicians and operators on equipment, procedures, safety and quality standards.
• Validates and certifies that all training is completed for employees in the area by completing required documentation.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe workspace, including completing required housekeeping.
• Ensures that Quality Control is performed at each work center based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
• Cross‑trains across production areas and assists where needed.
• Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

• Safely and effectively operates advanced machinery while meeting or exceeding production and quality targets.
• Provides effective training, guidance, and leadership to Operators and Technicians.
• Coordinates workflow smoothly, reducing delays, quality issues, or equipment downtime.
• Produces highly accurate and defect‑free components with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong troubleshooting ability and supports rapid problem resolution.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvement and implements solutions where appropriate.
• Understands cost control and what…