Machine Operator 1
Quick Summary
• Responsible for operation of equipment in a safe manner to prevent damage to equipment and to prevent injuries to yourself and others.
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for operation of equipment in a safe manner to prevent damage to equipment and to prevent injuries to yourself and others.
• Must wear all safety and health protective equipment as specified. Must follow all safety rules.
• Responsible for running one or more 1500-ton injection molding machines and resolving downstream automation faults
• Ability to safely load/ unload material using an electric pallet jack
• Inspect parts according to quality procedures
• Maintain accurate operational records as directed.
• Participate as a member of the production team during downtime and start-up, product changes, operational problems, clean up, training, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area(s)
• Work any 12 hour shift of rotating shift schedule
• Work overtime and some weekends
• Perform any other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Requirements
~1 min read- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
- Two (2) years manufacturing experience or military experience. Required
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few physical variables in everyday situations.
- Strong mechanical skills, maintenance related experience and/or injection molding experience preferred.
- Stationary Position - Constantly
- Move/Traverse - Constantly
- Stationary Position/Seated -
- Transport/Lifting - Constantly
- Transport/Carrying -
- Exerting Force/Pushing -
- Exerting Force/Pulling -
- Ascend/Descend -
- Balancing -
- Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
- Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
- Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
- Position Self/Crawling -
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Handling - Constantly
- Grasping -
- Feeling - Constantly
- Communicate/Talking - Frequently
- Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions -
- Coordination - Constantly
- Extreme cold -
- Extreme heat -
- Humid -
- Wet -
- Noise -
- Hazards - Occasionally
- Temperature Change -
- Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
- Vibration -
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 30, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- October 3, 2026
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