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As a Production Technician at Cornerstone Building Brands, you will be responsible for inspecting equipment for safety, reading production orders, handling materials manually, and ensuring proper documentation is completed. You'll also maintain a clean work area, communicate effectively with your team and supervisors, and participate in promoting a safe work environment. Your role is critical in ensuring the smooth functioning of our manufacturing process.

To become a Production Technician at Cornerstone Building Brands, you should be safety-oriented and possess good communication skills. Basic computer skills and experience with hand tools such as wrenches, banding equipment, and nail guns are necessary. Ideally, you should be able to read a tape measure and have forklift or crane experience, although we provide training for these skills. Being detail-oriented and a team player will set you up for success in this role.

The starting base pay for a Production Technician at Cornerstone Building Brands is $18.25 per hour. We offer this competitive wage as part of our commitment to attracting skilled individuals who can contribute positively to our production processes while also ensuring their well-being through comprehensive benefits.

Full-time Production Technicians at Cornerstone Building Brands enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance starting from day one. Additionally, you’ll receive paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and professional development. We are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally.

A typical day for a Production Technician at Cornerstone Building Brands involves starting your shift at 5:00 am, inspecting equipment, reading production orders, and manually handling materials. You'll work closely with your team to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently. Throughout the day, you'll engage in maintaining a clean workspace, completing documentation, and communicating with supervisors about any issues or needs that arise, all while adhering to our safety protocols.

When answering this question, focus on your familiarity with various hand tools. Explain specific tools you've used, any relevant projects or tasks, and ensure to emphasize your commitment to safety and efficiency when handling equipment.

Highlight the importance of safety protocols and personal responsibility. Share examples of how you've actively ensured a safe work space, whether through proper equipment inspections, immediate reporting of hazards, or adhering to safety guidelines to protect yourself and your teammates.

Discuss your commitment to open and clear communication, such as regularly checking in with teammates, using positive reinforcement, and building rapport. Include examples of how effective communication has led to improved teamwork or resolved issues in the past.

Mention the importance of focus and a quality-check routine. You might describe techniques like setting mini-goals to keep yourself engaged or taking regular breaks to prevent fatigue, all while ensuring that quality standards are met consistently.

Share a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Outline the situation, your contributions to resolving it, and the outcomes, emphasizing teamwork or your proactive approach to ensuring production goals were still met.

Demonstrate your knowledge of Cornerstone Building Brands' mission and values. Express enthusiasm for contributing to a company that positively impacts communities and share how your personal values align with the company’s commitment to quality and teamwork.

Affirm your readiness for the physical requirements of the Production Technician role. Provide examples from past experiences that highlight your ability to lift heavy materials and remain active throughout the shift while ensuring safety and productivity.

Discuss your organizational strategies, such as maintaining a checklist or utilizing a productivity tool. Provide examples that showcase your ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively while still adhering to deadlines.

Tap into your experiences where collaboration was key. Share examples that illustrate how you contributed positively to a team environment, highlighted mutual support, and achieved successful outcomes through teamwork.

Emphasize how attention to detail directly impacts product quality and safety in a manufacturing environment. Discuss any specific instances where your focus on detail helped prevent issues or improved the overall production process.