Glass Cutter PositionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for the operations at the cutting table and supplying the tempering line with consistent glass. Their main duty is to breakout individual pieces of glass from stock sheets and supply the next step in the CTO process. The next step can be for further processing prior to pieces being tempered or could be placing custom annealed into a rack for shipment. Between 600 to 1500 lites are processed at the cutting table per shift. The Glass Cutter must understand the cutting process along with the operation of the crane system that supplies the cutting table. They are responsible for being able to read cutting table screens, interact with the cutting table programs, and be aware of the cutting stock inventory. They must be able to understand the ClearPath Cutting screen (CPC). This program handles all production at the cutting table. Within this program the Glass Cutter will need to organize the orders to be cut, manage the cutting stock inventory, and manipulate the flow of what should be cut. In addition to CPC, the Glass Cutter will need to understand the cutting table's interface program. Within this program they will need to learn how to adjust pressures, delete cutting files, and manually move portions of the cutting table as needed. The cutting table is normally staffed with 2 employees, the Glass Cutter and a Glass Handler. Varying duties are rotated among the people at the cutting table and are coordinated amongst themselves. This includes doing hourly quality tests. Hourly quality tests are also the responsibility of the Glass Cutter. The Glass Cutter must know the procedures for all the quality checks in this area. The Glass Cutter is responsible for replenishing stock inventory for the cutting table. This will require the them to be trained on power industrial vehicles (forklift and Rico). They will also need to be trained in the operation of a sling crane to move packs of stock into the cutting inventory. The Glass Cutter position also requires visual inspection of cut pieces of glass for any defects. There will be many defects that can be spotted right off the table, and it is the Glass Cutter's responsibility to identify them and get them rejected accordingly. All employees assigned to the above workstations are required to wear the designated safety equipment and are responsible for keeping their workstations clean of trash and debris. All employees assigned to Cardinal are required to be flexible regarding the start and end times of their shift. The Glass Cutter will be expected to be involved in the yearly shut down/maintenance of the cutting line and furnace and could be expected to be involved in other planned or unplanned maintenance as it relates to the CTO department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. JOB SKILLS Trained on the job. Attention to detail is required. Understanding of the computer systems with training. All Cutters must be signed off to complete hourly quality tests. The Cutter must have an eye for detail and adhere to Cardinal quality standards. Functional, basic math and communication skills are required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or general education degree (GED). A minimum of one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure proficiently to 1/16 of an inch. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid driver's license. Ability to pass physical and classroom training to obtain forklift and Rico certifications. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb (with or without a ladder) or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. MACHINE, TOOLS, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED: Loading frames, bungees/sleds, and rolling harp carts. Gloves and safety gear are always worn. Broom and shovel when cleaning in the CTO Department.
