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Location: Cottage Grove, MN Date: 05-Jun-2025 Company: Renewal by Andersen Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN Ref #: 8000 Job Category: Manufacturing (RbA) Posting City: Cottage Grove State: MNDescription & Requirements
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY:
Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.POSITION SUMMARY:
To efficiently and effectively operate milling work center hookups for providing subassembly and assembly operations quality parts in a timely manner according to established schedules
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Setup machines for proper milling using detailed books, blueprints, gauges, rules and templates.
- Trouble-shoot and solve problems associate with quality & equipment operation. Contact maintenance personnel, milling technicians, and Quality team for assistance when appropriate.
- Adjust joint & replace heads for accurate and clean milling.
- Aid in the development of setup & operating procedures, methods and training programs.
- Make recommendations for setup & equipment improvements for new & existing parts.
- Recommend rescheduling on best match for profiles to run on equipment. · Monitor & Report effectiveness of training efforts.
- Perform changeovers to defined standards to meet product specifications. · Lubricate & check machines to ensure proper operation.
- Work with in Standard work, JBA’s, control plans, work instructions and quality specifications. Work with support staff on keeping standard work documents current and relevant to defined output.
- Understand the safety needs of the process and work within the parameters defined to protect the equipment, facility and coworkers.
- Use measuring tools for managing product quality with in defined parameters of the standard work and quality documentation.
- Identify problems and implement fixes for common issues with the use of AMS tools and standards for continuous improvement concepts, and works with the support staff, management and maintenance on corrective action to resolve.
- Rotate as required through multiple jobs.
- Knowledge of product, process, and customer’s expectations within the value streams (upstream and downstream of the process).
- Demonstrates material handling skills in accordance with the required additional training over and above the PIT certification to operate heavy material handling equipment used. Requires additional training and assessments specific to the operation of equipment covered by DOT.
- Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
- Support respectful workplace.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ten years’ experience in wood fabrication
- Basic computer skills.
- PIT training / fork license required for some tasks.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods.
- Ability to read and understand reports and a requirement to cross train on several operations.
- Strong communication, teamwork, problem solving and leadership skills.
- Dependability/punctuality.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $25.00/hr-$31.27/hr.
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
Who we are is not just what we do but why we do it. Ultimately, we do what we do to make a difference. Renewal by Andersen is united by a goal to make a difference in the lives of our homeowners, our colleagues, our families and our communities. Our team members have a passion for what we do and are empowered to exceed expectations and deliver delight not just at work, but in our communities. Our teams across North America invest in all those they interact with because Renewal Cares. It's who we are; we are one network of Difference Makers.Benefits include, and are not limited to:• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching• Profit Sharing• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses• Life Insurance• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN