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Cutting Line & Breakout Operator First Shift (800am 430pm)


Job Location:

Dixon, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What We Offer
  • Rewarding Monthly Profit- Sharing Plan/401K (potential)
  • Generous Employee Referral Program ($$$ paid for your recruiting efforts)
  • Cross-training and growth advancement opportunities
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off- 9 Paid Holidays
  • Safety Shoes/Glasses Allowance

Employees may rotate between various production workstations based on operational needs.

  • Assist Production Supervisor and Lead by identifying work procedures; prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
  • Issue written and oral instructions.
  • Examine work for exactness neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.
  • Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers.
  • Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
  • Monitor employees directly involved with productivity
  • Assist employees with work process problems.
  • Transfer the desired optimization from the Clearpath PC to the Hegla
  • As the glass is being retrieved select the desired program in the Bystronic/Hegla to cut and check to see if the grind is on for any low e product
  • Start the program and watch cutting head for oil and pressure
  • Follow breakout SOP

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; works quickly.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time this includes returning from rest breaks and meals breaks in a timely manner.
  • Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • On/off-loading and sorting of the product from tables rolling racks delivery trucks or wood crates for eight or more hours daily
  • Breaking away excess glass by hand and/or with glass pliers
  • Attaching appropriate labels and tags to products and packages
  • Notifying the lead person or supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work area (around cutting bridge and gantry area)
  • Perform necessary PMs on equipment
  • Maintain consistent metrics (Ex: rejects yeilds)
  • Regular and predictable attendance safely perform tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of your job.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical equipment and raw or tempered glass. The employee may encounter heat vibration and moderate to loud noise levels.

Required Education and Experience
  1. High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Experience
  1. Prior glass knowledge
  2. Manufacturing experience preferred
Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and requirements of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities qualifications or working conditions associated with the position.


Required Experience:

IC


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Cardinal Glass is a world-leading glass provider offering comprehensive solutions for any residential application.

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