Glass Fabricator
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Cardinal FG, an established glass manufacturer in Menomonie, WI is looking for motivated and reliable employees to work in a state of the art continuous production environment.
Benefits/Pay:
- Starting wage of up to $22.25/hr.
- Wage increases (based on successful performance evaluations) after first 90 days and at six-month intervals
- Job rotation and cross-training opportunities
- 12-hour, rotating shift schedule (only work ½ of the year!)
- MONTHLY cash payout profit sharing program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Comprehensive insurance package that includes:
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account, with employer contribution match
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Personal time
- Paid Holidays
- Onsite Clinic featuring a Nurse Practitioner and a Physical Therapist
- Onsite Cafeteria
Job Description:
As a glass fabricator you will verify and make adjustments to the furnace to be sure the batch materials are getting properly melted and the furnace is being maintained. Take optical readings, conduct rounds on top, under, and around the furnace to check for flames, holes, hot spots. Visually check batch charger. Touch hoses to be sure they are cool, check fans, pumps, and water-cooling system outside. Makes decisions about adjusting air, fuel, gas, to maintain the melt. Notify supervisor and other departments as needed if there is a problem.
Required Skills:
- Must be 18 years of age to apply
- High School Diploma or GED desired
- Basic math and reading skills
- Ability to safely lift 50 pounds
- Demonstrate a solid work ethic through diligent effort, good decision making, functioning as a good team player
Physical Requirements:
- Sit in air-conditioned control room to monitor and make adjustments to furnace on a computer console
- Climb stairs and ladders
- Walk on uneven surfaces on the furnace crown
- Walk under furnace, perhaps stooping while walking, and visually inspect refractory over head
- Bend or squat to apply mortar where needed
- Pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Stoop, sweep, and bend to clean
- Be certified annually to wear a respirator
