Production Associate - Finishing

Solar Innovations, a premier brand within Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., specializes in custom architectural glazing systems including glass enclosures, doors, windows, and skylights based in Pine Grove, PA.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big—advancing innovations across our brands and delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. Solar Innovations contributes to this mission by helping homeowners and commercial clients bring light, openness, and elegance into their spaces through cutting-edge glass solutions.

We’ve created a workplace where smart, ambitious people are empowered to think big, learn fast, and make bold decisions. At Solar Innovations, you’ll be part of a high-performing team that values collaboration, authenticity, and diverse perspectives. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, and where our differences are a key strength.

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ABOUT THE JOB

This role will be assigned to a primary department (Finishing) while also being cross-trained to perform entry level support functions throughout manufacturing, as workload deems appropriate.

Responsibilities

Perform support functions in various departments, which may include some or all of the following:; Assist other team members with physically moving/carrying materials from one location to another; Operate mobile equipment to transport materials as directed; Utilize hand tools to assemble small component made-to-stock parts (ex. hinges), while meeting or beating established production quotas; Prep rails by attaching all gaskets, basic hardware, and setting blocks to the rail for the assembly process; Pull materials for manufacturing and ensure physical inventory records are maintained; Prepare and protect products, as needed, for the Packing Department; Prep parts for the finishing process; Remove bars from the dip tank following its cycle and hang bars on racks for the drying process; Move parts and extrusions in and out of the ovens; Support the Warehousing Team to pull inventory, as needed, according to the production schedule; Perform physical counts of inventory on hand; Perform inspections, as needed, to ensure quality parts, immediately report damaged or scratched materials; Provide support for thermal break machining functions; Assemble various fenestration products, in alignment with the production schedule; Visually check parts and/or glass for scratches, dings, and dents prior to assembly; Assist with housekeeping, organization, and continuous improvement projects as assigned; Maintain a clean and safe environment; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs on a frequent basis; Previous experience with hand tools; Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations; Ability to read a tape measure

Nice to have

1 – 2 Years of experience in a related position, preferably in carpentry, construction, and/or manufacturing; Ability to meet and maintain certification requirements to operate various types powered industrial trucks (ex. forklift, aerial lift, scissor lift, etc.); Ability to meet and maintain certification requirements to operate overhead cranes; Experience with reading shop drawings; General computer skills