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If you've been wondering about your future, NSG Group - Pilkington Niles should be a place you consider now. If you drive a car, you've used our products. NSG Niles makes windows for the world's vehicles.
In addition to a GREAT hourly wage, NSG has GREAT insurance, vacation, and benefits that include profit sharing and greater than 100% company match to 401k. We've got a GREAT safe, clean, and modern work environment. You'll have GREAT coworkers and leaders who exemplify trust and integrity. There are GREAT opportunities for promotions and career opportunities, we average over 50 promotions per year. We want you to start here and unleash your potential.
We know that ALL kinds of people can be successful at NSG Niles. Bring your good work ethic and attendance record and earn even more with monthly bonuses. Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world.
Hiring all shifts: 8a-4p, 4p-Midnight, Midnight-8a. NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer.
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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a fantastic 401k that DOUBLES your personal contribution, great Anthem benefits; generous vacation and these other great perks:
Onsite Nurse & FREE Massages; Onsite FREE fitness center; 12 Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years; Paid Medical Leave; South Bend Cubs Tickets; Site Performance Bonus Program; Birthday and Anniversary Awards; Veteran's Day recognition; Tuition Reimbursement including Graduate Degrees; Onsite Convenience Store; FREE meals and other monthly recognition events; Safe, Secure and Clean Work Environment; Annual Raises; Employee Suggestion Program with prizes; Family Atmosphere - Respectful - Community Activities; FREE Safety toed shoes / boots; FREE uniform shirts; Environmentally Friendly Reduce - Reuse - Recycle; FREE coffee Fridays; MORE!
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Job Title: Production Associate
Reports To: Production First Operator / Supervisor
Location: Niles
Department: Production
Employees Supervised: None
Primary Duties:
Production Associates perform a variety of tasks (value-add operations) within work cells to create side, rear, front, and roof window glass for customers in the automotive original equipment and aftermarket replacement industry. Associates prepare and load the glass into an automated assembly process along with other hardware. The parts are unloaded and excess materials are removed. Other appliques or hardware are added and the parts are inspected and prepared for shipment Team members are responsible for producing various products in accordance with all work instructions, quality and safety expectations.

• Team members must work on a production line with consistent speed and accuracy. Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care
• Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Team members must adhere to standard work (SOP) to ensure production outputs are met while observing high standards for safety and quality. Must follow all written (English) and verbal instructions.
• Team members must be reliable and punctual, maintaining regular attendance including working 8-12 hours per day and occasional weekends.
• Team members must be able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive, use tools and equipment safely and properly, and lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs on a regular basis.
• Team members have the responsibility to identify, record and communicate the process. SPC data collection as required.
• They have the authority to initiate, recommend or provide solutions to problems through designated channels.
• Team Members are responsible for adhering to associated training requirements.
• Team members must ensure that produced parts meet customer specifications and must pack finished product according to customer requirements.
• Team members must adhere to housekeeping standards. They may be required to assist in training of others.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Physical Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the associate regularly works around moving equipment and parts. The associate occasionally works around industrial chemicals.
Qualifications Required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written (English), oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Qualifications Desired:

• High school diploma or GED

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Top 10 Reasons to Work at the NSG Group
1. The company is rich in heritage and tradition - Through the years, three major glass companies would become entwined: Libbey-Owens-Ford in North America, Pilkington in the UK and Nippon Sheet Glass (now called the NSG Group) in Japan.
Through the years, three major glass companies would become entwined: Libbey-Owens-Ford in North America, Pilkington in the UK and Nippon Sheet Glass (now called the NSG Group) in Japan.
2. Commitment to High Quality-The NSG Group is one of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for the architectural, automotive industry and technical glass sectors. At the NSG Group you can feel confident that your work will make a difference throughout the globe.
3. Working Safely and Ethically -NSG Group's Safety First culture is engrained in how we operate. In all aspects of our business, you will experience a safe and ethical work environment where our team members, our customers, and the community is top of mind and always comes first.
4. Innovation and Technology -Innovation is about making new ideas happen, and we trust our employees to do that. Manufacturing Excellence and investments in technology focuses on new products and processes and offers opportunities for you to imagine, create, and innovate in every aspect of your work. Our Quick Kaizen program offers incentives for employees to make suggestions and implement them to improve the workplace.
5. Global Company -Our global presence in more than 30 countries offers you the chance to work for a company and find opportunities around the world. At NSG Group you will work on teams with people with different backgrounds and ideas in facilities across the world. This way we truly understand and deliver on the needs of our customers.
6. Great People -At NSG Group you are surrounded by respectful, fun, committed, intelligent, passionate people wanting to make a difference. Come for the opportunity to make a difference and stay for the great people that will become your other family.
7. Career Success -At NSG Group we have a strong tradition of growing people who deliver excellent results. We average over 50 promotions per year among our Niles workforce. People with great attitudes and demonstrated abilities are placed in new roles, provided support, and their potential is unleashed. You can trust that NSG will help you find success. We are committed to training and education with millions of dollars invested in development and tuition reimbursement.
8. Diversity and Inclusion -We know that all kinds of people can be successful at NSG Group. With over 50% of employees identifying as female, nearly 1/3 identifying as non-white, and nearly half of all employees over the age of 40, we believe that our company represents the diverse markets we operate in. Each person represents something special and helps NSG shine.
9. Great Pay/Benefits -NSG Group will take good care of you and your family. We regularly benchmark our benefits and pay programs against those of other leading companies where we operate and update our programs to ensure they are aligned to drive satisfaction and long-term growth for both our employees and our businesses.
10. Team based environment -When you join NSG Group, you will become part of a collaborative team, working closely with your colleagues to innovate and exceed expectations! We believe in serving the communities in which we operate and have programs to encourage you to give back.
The NSG Group is a global glass leader - operating under the Pilkington brand in the Architectural and Automotive markets.
The NSG Group's reputation for manufacturing excellence and technological innovation is based upon years of experience, reliability, providing high quality glass products to rapidly evolving and technically challenging markets.
Pilkington invented the float process in 1952 and it is now the world standard for high quality glass production. The NSG Group continues to develop new manufacturing methods and innovative uses for glass.
The company makes glass that can help save, manage and generate energy, and we believe our products will play a significant role in addressing climate change and other environmental challenges.
NSG Group operates in three main sectors:

• Architectural supplies glass for buildings and solar energy applications.
• Automotive serves the original equipment, aftermarket replacement and specialized transport glazing markets.
• Technical Glass products include very thin glass for touch screens, anti-reflective glass for digital displays, lenses and light guides for printers, and glass fiber, used in battery separators and engine timing belts.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.
Authority and responsibility for quality for this position is defined in the Quality Manual/local documentation and apply as appropriate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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