Machine Operator 1

  • Cumming, GA
  • Full-time
  • POSTED 5 DAYS AGO

About the job

Team Summary With a “Small Town Heart and Big City Spirit,” the City of Cumming is a vibrant community located just a short drive south of the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and about an hour north of Atlanta in Georgia. Known as the “Gateway to Leisure Living,” Cumming offers many amenities and attractions like an aquatics center, fairgrounds, recreation center, Lake Sidney Lanier, and much more while still remaining rich in history and tradition. The GAF Cumming plant manufactures commercial and residential roofing material such as injection molding accessories for roof systems as well as accessories for commercial roofing systems. We pride ourselves on protecting what matters most with a safety record of 1 million plus manhours without a lost time injury. With a growing world class company that is committed to our values of connecting, empowering, evolving, inspiring, and dedicated to community engagement, there is no better time to join our team where we protect what matters most.

Job Summary GAF is looking for Machine Operators responsible for producing high quality commercial and residential roofing products at the Cumming, GA plant. The ideal candidate thrives in the production environment where safety, quality, service, and cost are the highest priorities. The Machine Operator will perform various, rotating duties relating to all manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Responsible for operation of equipment in a safe manner to prevent damage to equipment and to prevent injuries to yourself and others. • Must wear all safety and health protective equipment as specified. Must follow all safety rules. • Responsible for running one or more 1500-ton injection molding machines and resolving downstream automation faults • Ability to safely load/ unload material using an electric pallet jack • Inspect parts according to quality procedures • Maintain accurate operational records as directed. • Participate as a member of the production team during downtime and start-up, product changes, operational problems, clean up, training, etc. • Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area(s) • Work any 12 hour shift of rotating shift schedule • Work overtime and some weekends • Perform any other miscellaneous duties as assigned Qualifications Required

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Two (2) years manufacturing experience or military experience. Required Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few physical variables in everyday situations. Qualifications Preferred

Strong mechanical skills, maintenance related experience and/or injection molding experience preferred. Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Constantly Move/Traverse - Constantly Stationary Position/Seated - Transport/Lifting - Constantly Transport/Carrying - Exerting Force/Pushing - Exerting Force/Pulling - Ascend/Descend - Balancing - Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally Position Self/Crawling - Reaching - Occasionally Handling - Constantly Grasping - Feeling - Constantly Communicate/Talking - Frequently Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Extreme heat - Humid - Wet - Noise - Hazards - Occasionally Temperature Change - Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally Vibration -

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $26.36

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).