Job Description

Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio

Employment status: Full-Time

Overview

Under the direction of the Value Stream Manager with frequent guidance from a Team Leader, this position is to be responsible for performing a variety of tasks critical to executing the safe operation of highly automated manufacturing equipment in accordance with company guidelines and customer requirements. Performance of these tasks is critical to the Safety, Quality, Reliability and Cost of the plant production lines. The plant runs continuously 24 hours a day 5 days a week.

Shift example:

1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm; Overtime 5am-3pm or 7am-5pm

2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday 2:50pm-12:50am (4, 10's); Overtime Friday as needed

3rd Shift: Monday night 9pm-7am Friday (4,10's); Overtime Sunday night start

$23.69 an hour for 1st Shift!

$24.19 an hour for 2nd Shift!

$24.69 an hour for 3rd Shift!

Benefits start day one!

Annual incentive bonus opportunity!

Annual merit increase opportunity!

Our Process

The ceiling tile manufacturing process includes running and monitoring machines that cut, size, paint and package ceiling tiles and shipping finished products to customers. Everyone must work at keeping his or her work areas and the plant, orderly, clean and safe. We celebrate safety as our most important work standard. We have well defined safety start up and shut down operations for all equipment and we train all operators on these crucial processes.

What We Expect from Our Employees:

• Total focus on safety
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to continuously improve processes and reduce costs
• Full engagement in your work duties
• Highly collaborative team mindset
• Personal ownership for work and product quality

Overview of the Work:

• Safely start up, operate and shutdown production equipment and periodic lockout / tag-outs to clear line jams or machine repairs. Follow all safety policies, procedures and participate in Hilliard safety system.
• Perform basic operator maintenance checks on production equipment to make sure the production line is able to make quality product, safely
• Perform quality inspections of products to achieve quality standards, minimize rework and contain non-conforming materials
• Read, understand and adhere to daily production schedules
• Make production entries into computer systems
• Ensure good housekeeping standards by keeping assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
• Perform material handling of raw materials, Goods In Process and finished goods, safely
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the production lead or management

Environment and Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, grabbing, pulling, carrying, going up and down stairs/catwalks
• Dusty environment that is not climate controlled
• Exposure to fiberglass and other dusty materials
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds
• Must be able to rotate through all core positions

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 2+ years of prior industrial or warehouse experience preferred
• Prior experience with lean/process improvement preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to earn forklift license and maintain competency with driving a forklift
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must able to work without direct supervision and have an excellent balance between people and the tasks at hand and ability to work and be attentive to a team environment.

Benefits offered by Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong is proud to offer a starting rate of pay of $23.69 per hour, with additional upside potential including shift differential, annual bonus and career advancement via our pay for skill system. We also offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, paid time off for vacation and holidays, product discounts and educational assistance.

Armstrong's Pay Scale:

Level 1-1 - $23.69

Level 1 - $26.12

Level 1.5 - $27.27*

Level 2 - $28.54*

Level 3 - $31.32*

Level 4 - $35.12*

Level 4.5 - $36.84**

Level 5 - $39.33**

Level 6 - $41.47**

*To obtain Level 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 the employee must met progression guidelines.

**To obtain a leadership position which is a Level 4.5, 5, 6 the employee must go through the internal interview process.

Plus a .50 cent shift differential for 2nd shift and a $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift.

AWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status