Machine Operator 1

Team Summary

With a “Small Town Heart and Big City Spirit,” the City of Cumming is a vibrant community

located just a short drive south of the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and about an hour

north of Atlanta in Georgia. Known as the “Gateway to Leisure Living,” Cumming offers many

amenities and attractions like an aquatics center, fairgrounds, recreation center, Lake

Sidney Lanier, and much more while still remaining rich in history and tradition. The GAF

Cumming plant manufactures commercial and residential roofing material such as injection

molding accessories for roof systems as well as accessories for commercial roofing systems.

We pride ourselves on protecting what matters most with a safety record of 1 million plus

manhours without a lost time injury. With a growing world class company that is committed

to our values of connecting, empowering, evolving, inspiring, and dedicated to community

engagement, there is no better time to join our team where we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

GAF is looking for Machine Operators responsible for producing high quality commercial and

residential roofing products at the Cumming, GA plant. The ideal candidate thrives in the

production environment where safety, quality, service, and cost are the highest priorities. The

Machine Operator will perform various, rotating duties relating to all manufacturing

operations.

Essential Duties

• 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

Qualifications Required

• 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.

Qualifications Preferred

• Strong mechanical skills, maintenance related experience and/or injection molding experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• 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

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold -
• Extreme heat -
• Humid -
• Wet -
• Noise -
• Hazards - Occasionally
• Temperature Change -
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
• Vibration -

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Hourly Rate: $26.36We 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).