Rack Inspector

Buckeye IG
6415 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326, USA

The Rack Inspector is responsible for servicing and repairing Harp Rack equipment at Cardinal IG, a world‑class glass fabricator that leads the nation in providing the highest quality insulating glass products for the residential window and door industry.

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety practices and guidelines
• Conduct maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs on harp racks, ensuring both functionality and aesthetics by servicing rollers and wheels, adjusting rod tension, replacing components, and applying paint
• Regularly inspect and clean harp racks for signs of damage and perform necessary repairs
• Utilize a range of power tools and equipment for harp rack repairs
• Maintain accurate and timely service records, work orders, and parts usage documentation for repairs and maintenance services
• Perform inventory assessments of harp rack repair supplies, informing the Parts team when restocking is necessary
• Maintain continuous communication with team and other departments to schedule harp rack maintenance and notify maintenance of major damage requiring significant repairs such as welding
• Update information in system when harp rack cleanings or repairs have been completed
• Conduct regular cleaning of the sort jet stalls, where glass racks are loaded into the machines
• Consistently ensure that the squid nozzles are thoroughly cleaned
• Ensure prompt removal of glass to prevent equipment downtime and potential damage
• Transport harp racks using Ryder pallet jack when necessary
• Ability to multitask effectively to maintain harp racks and provide assistance to various departments as needed
• Perform housekeeping tasks in the workspace to maintain a clean work area
• Assist the team, leads, and management in achieving departmental objectives
• Ensure open communication with manager and team by ensuring radio remains on while working on the plant floor
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, including attention to detail
• May be required to work overtime, different shifts, and perform additional tasks to meet company needs and deadlines
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and potentially sharp objects
• Noise level can be high and will vary based on location in the plant

• Consistent work history in glass manufacturing or warehouse setting preferred
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Basic experience in hand tools gained through mechanical experience, educational institute, etc. required
• Basic computer skills required

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Climbing/ Manipulation/Reaching/Push/Pull/Grip/Pinch

• Rewarding Monthly Profit‑Sharing Plan/401K (potential)
• Generous Employee Referral Program ($$$ paid for your recruiting efforts)
• Cross‑training and growth advancement opportunities
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off‑ 9 Paid Holidays
• Work‑life balance- various shifts available
• Climate‑controlled facility and covered parking

Shift: 1stShift

Monday-Friday 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM

Pay: $18.00/hour

Bonus - Potential Monthly Profit Sharing

Cardinal Glass is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. If you’re looking into making a career move, Cardinal may be just the new experience you’ve been searching for.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks or be assigned to a different department and/or shift as necessary to meet business objectives.

All Cardinal personnel are expected to contribute to a safe working environment by performing duties cleanly and safely.

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