Machine Operator

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for second shift and third shift Machine Operators in our Russia, Ohio location.

Job Description:

Are you a detail-oriented and organized professional? We have openings on 2nd and 3rd shift for Machine Operators. This is a critical role in our aluminum manufacturing operations, requiring technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the entire machining process, including safety and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Read and interpret technical documents to measure and cut materials, handle and transfer cut rails, load and drill rails with accurate hole locations, perform repetitive lifting, cut long rails into shorter lengths, and transfer stiles to the next operation. Additionally, load and unload pre-cut stiles, enter programs into CNC machines, and perform cutting, milling, and drilling operations.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have the ability to read and interpret technical documents, measure and cut materials accurately, and handle and transfer heavy rails. Experience with loading and drilling rails, performing repetitive lifting, and cutting long rails into shorter lengths is essential. Additionally, candidates should be proficient in loading and unloading pre-cut stiles, entering programs into CNC machines, and performing cutting, milling, and drilling operations. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication and leadership abilities, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are required. A minimum of 1 - 3 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Why Join Us:

• Starting wage $20.28, plus $1.00 shift differential.
• Earn up to $26.65, plus shift differential after two years.
• Be part of a small, self-directed team with a "working leader" who operates alongside the team.
• Opportunity to work in a technical and dynamic environment.
• Gain experience in various machining operations and cross-training opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick and vacation time.