1st Shift Production Technicians

Cardinal Glass Industries was established in 1962 as a fabricator of sealed insulating glass units in St. Louis Park, MN. Throughout the years, the company has grown and consists of a Mineral facility, Float Glass facilities, Tempered Glass facilities, Coated Glass facilities, Insulating Glass facilities, and Laminated Glass facilities. These facilities are located throughout the United States.

Production Technicians are responsible for operating production equipment, handling materials, and supporting manufacturing processes in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner. This position works as part of a team to produce glass products according to production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements. Production Technicians are expected to maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing operation.

Essential Functions

Read, comprehend and execute production/scheduling plan by following the production schedule

Manipulate knobs on machinery

Lift up to 50lbs or more utilizing a team lift

Push/pull tables and racks of glass

Verbally communicate with other production team members to coordinate tasks

Assist in the insurance safe working environment for self and fellow team members by addressing safety concerns, training, and by holding team members accountable to Cardinal LG’s safety standards

Works closely with Department Manager, Shift Manager, Supervisor, and/or other Production Team Members to supply necessary production information

Follows all facility policies, rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Partners with Team Members by soliciting feedback and suggestions to improve departmental function and morale

Behaves in an ethical manner and treats fellow team members at all levels with respect and dignity

Communicates clearly and respectfully using all mediums: electronic, written, face‑to‑face and telephonic

Participates in required trainings email, phones, radios, and in‑person communications

Accept more challenging assignments as experience and knowledge allows

Train others to help them gain knowledge in your strength areas as needed

Request additional trainings as concerns regarding processes arise

Shift Schedules
Schedules vary based on department

Environmental Conditions
This position exists in an indoor manufacturing facility. The work environment is a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises, dust, and fumes.

Dress Code/Protective Gear
Work gloves, safety glasses, metatarsal guard leather boots. Certain departments within the facility do require the wear of supplied cut‑resistant clothing

Benefits

Profit Sharing

401k Option

Health Savings Account

Life and Disability insurance (employer‑paid)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidaysPaid Time Off

Safety shoes/Glasses allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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