Veneer Machine Operator Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

Base pay range is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential

Shift hours: 3:00PM - 11:30PM, potential for overtime as needed

Looking for a Skilled Machine Operator to join our production team. If you have a great attitude, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality, this role offers a chance to advance your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, adjust, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment to meet quality and production targets.
• Set up machines using work orders, samples, specification books, and verbal/written instructions.
• Utilize hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, rubber mallets) and measuring tools (tape measure, scales) to ensure accurate operations.
• Load, monitor, and unload in-process work, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain product quality standards by pulling and inspecting samples during production.
• Document production metrics using production logs, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Operator Live Logs.
• Identify and report defective materials, unusual conditions, or equipment issues to supervision.
• Maintain compliance with all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in line with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience with forklift 
• Comfort and familiarity with power hand tools
• Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• General mathematical knowledge and proficiency with basic measuring instruments and ability to read customer drawings.

Additional Information

Site Address: 8111 29th Street West, Rock Island, IL 61201

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US pay range for this full-time position is $20.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.