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Lead Tempering Operator

Minneapolis Glass Company
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025 CLOSED ON 4/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Tempering Operator position at Minneapolis Glass Company?

Do you have experience in operating large conveyors and ovens to temper glass products? Have you been a lead operator on different machines? Consider a job as a Lead Tempering Operator at Minneapolis Glass Company in Brooklyn Park. Here, you will direct the daily operations for the tempering line that heat treats glass products for safety. You will be a key member of a highly collaborative and seasoned professional team in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

This position earns a competitive union salary up to $36.97/hr. and eligible for daily overtime after 8 hours. This is a first shift operation with a predictable work schedule of 7:00am - 3:30pm. We also provide amazing benefits and perks including a company sponsored pension, strong low deductible health insurance plan, company-wide bonuses, a really strong community culture, healthy work-life balance, and promotion opportunities from within. If this sounds like the right lead opportunity for you, apply today!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD TEMPERING OPERATOR

As a Lead Tempering Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the tempering line is running efficiently and that team members know what to do and are productive. You will set up the machines for daily production and trouble shoot machines as needed. You will be responsible for lifting glass onto the conveyor and oversee the glass through the furnace heat treatment process. You will inspect finished product to ensure quality is achieved and glass is ready for shipment.

Using our standard operating processes and software, you will ensure product in created for jobs on time and to specifications. Attention to detail, safety and accuracy are key to success. Your ideas matter and will be key to continuous improvement for Minneapolis Glass.

LEAD TEMPERING OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School degree / GED required.
  • 1-2 years of experience as a lead on a production line or manufacturing.
  • 3 years of experience operating a production machine.
  • Must be able to lift 75 lbs. regularly.
  • Ability to stand for 8 hours a day with frequent lifting, carrying, bending and stretching.
  • Tempering and/or glass fabrication experience strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with general mechanical tools, forklifts, cranes and other machines

Do you excel in a team environment? Are you mechanically inclined? Do you like to be held accountable and willing to take the initiative to solve problems? Are you eager to be a leader, organized, and self-motivated? If yes, you might just be perfect for this lead tempering position!

PAY RATE

An experienced lead is paid on the glassworker scale up to the journey-level of $36.97/hr. This top level of pay requires relevant lead experience ideally with glass fabrication machines.

WORK SCHEDULE

This lead tempering operator position is full-time with a schedule of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and paid overtime beyond 8 hours daily.


ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS GLASS

Since 1937, we have been offering the best custom glass fabrication and glazing services throughout the Midwest. Our integrated technology automates production, capacity planning, and project management for fewer surprises and faster fixes. We are a woman-owned contractor who strives to maintain the long-term success of customers, industries, and communities. By continuously innovating our manufacturing and installation processes, we eliminate confusion and make doing business easier.

With 10 years of average employee tenure and eight decades in business, we continue to make our team a priority in our business. We're proud of our strong values of relationships, integrity, expertise, ownership, and perseverance - you will feel the difference!


ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR OPERATIONS TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this Lead Tempering Operator job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 55445 EEO/AA

Salary : $37

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