Coater Specialist

Overview:

Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading, energy-efficient products such as Solarban®, Sungate® and Starphire Ultra-Clear® glasses. Throughout our storied history, collaboration and innovation have been central to our advancements. Today, the key to our success continues to lie in the strength of our partnerships. With a foundation formed on trust, teamwork and shared excitement, the possibilities for impactful innovations in glass are truly endless. With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and products. Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to work the following shifts: 12-Hour Shifts, OT, Weekends, and Holidays as needed.

Good attendance is important to our team Vitro. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a history of good attendance and who welcome overtime.

Pre-employment background checks, drug screens and Physical Abilities Testing

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision and participation in company's 401(k) and defined contribution plans.
• Direct Deposit/ Paid Weekly
• Required PPE including shoes will be provided.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Safety Recognition Program

 Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and oversees all activities during rebuild of Coater; this includes tracking of materials in and out of plant as required to support maintenance
• Maintains logs regarding target usage to determine replacement schedule
• Ensures correct procedures are being followed in the rebuild
• Ensures proper tools and facilities are available to support coater repair
• Assembles/disassembles/repairs coater equipment such as roll assemblies, tub shields, planar and rotatable cathodes, etc.
• “Go to” person for any problems that may occur in rebuild process
• Recommends improvements and changes and oversees successful implementation of improvements/changes
• Assists with training of other Coater personnel
• Orders materials required to repair coater
• Organizes external contracts used to operate and maintain coater such as sandblasting, process gasses, target material, etc

Qualifications:

• Must have thorough knowledge of Coater operations, normally gained via direct experience working as a Coater Service person
• Excellent attendance record and willingness to work overtime and irregular hours is required due to technical responsibilities of the job
• Must be flexible, cooperative, and tactful in dealing with individuals from all levels within the organization, as well as customers and research personnel
• Must be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of Coater operation and rebuild

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds repetitively
• Must be able to work in both cold and hot environments
• Must be able to work 8 to 16 hours per day
• Must be able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel