Manufacturing Technician jobs in Altoona, PA

Who Are We?

Central States Manufacturing is one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding!  We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages.  Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.  We are an Employee-Owned company!

Who Are We Looking For?
People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:
You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
You are reliable.

People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:
You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
You embrace teamwork.
You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who “Act in Love” – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
You enjoy giving back to your community.  We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

What Will You Do?

Our 2nd Shift runs from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.  3rd shift runs 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Core Functions:

• Follows all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective equipment (PPE).
  •    Holds other team members accountable to follow all safety procedures.
  •    Operates all machinery required following safety guidelines; machinery can include benders, roll formers, wrappers, slitters, shears, forklifts, and other machines         as  assigned.
  •    Follows all setup procedures and work instructions as documented in the Operations System.
  •    Completes all quality checks as documented; makes adjustments and re-produces product as needed to provide accurate and damage-free product to the                       customer.
  •    Completes all daily orders in assigned area.
  •    Meets or exceeds area’s goals including safety, productivity, scrap, on-time delivery, and accuracy.
  •    Performs daily operator preventive maintenance checks, as assigned.
  •    Reports all machinery issues to Maintenance promptly.
  •    Cleans and resets work area at the end of each shift, including but not limited to sweeping the floor, placing items in the proper storage area, stacking pallets,                restocking packaging, and dumping trash.
  •    Accurately updates all records and visual tracking, whether written or electronic (e.g., coil footage, cover sheets).
  •    Cross-trains as directed and is willing to work at any production position in the plant, on an as needed basis.
  •    Participates in monthly inventory.
  
  Key Measures of Success: 
• Ability to operate assigned task and cross-train in at least two additional work tasks.
  •    Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  •    Customer and detailed oriented.
  •    Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset with ability to verbalize ideas for process and work flow improvements.
  •    Ability to read a tape measure, do basic mathematical calculations, and use a calculator.
  •    Ability to learn production operations.
  •    Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.” 
  •    Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
  •    Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
  •    Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

What's In It For You?

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K – We match up to 4%
  •    Medical
  •    Dental
  •    Vision
  •    Generous PTO
  •    Mental health resources
  •    Healthcare coordinators
  •    Life insurance
  •    Health Savings Accounts
  •    Flexible Spending Account
  •    Short-Term Disability
  •    Long-Term Disability
  •    Performance based merit increases
  •    Education assistance available 
  •    Shift Pay
  •    $75 Weekly "Own It' Bonus Available

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and cond