Job Description

WHY WORK FOR KENSINGTON GLASS ARTS?

Kensington Glass Arts specializes in high-end interior glass work, typically for law firms and organizations with very upscale office interiors. The company is unique in that we manufacture and install architectural glass products. KGa single source capacity provides for a unique capability to control the destiny of our projects from beginning to end.

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GENERAL SUMMARY

This is an in-house position.  The primary responsibility is to take an active role in supporting all fabrication functions and positions. This position will assist all other operators as requested by the fabrication supervisor. Specific duties include, but are not entirely limited to: Cutting, Polishing, Fabrication, Seam & Wash, and Tempering Glass. May also be asked to assist in special projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in cutting, edging, fabrication, CNC, seaming, Tempering, and loading.
• Maintain a clean work environment including cleaning up breakage, disposing of damaged glass, keeping a clean floor area around walking surfaces, keeping station desks clean and organized, etc.
• Review all glass for quality control standards. Participates in any activity requiring additional help and organizing as required.
• Regular cleaning, repair and general maintenance of the machines and coordinating those efforts with our workload and management.
• Expected to be instrumental and responsive to changes in the production schedule as required.
• Shop Help will be OSHA 10 certified.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.  
• Vision requirements include clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; the ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point; the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships; and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.   
• Work is performed in shop environment with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions and vibration.  There is occasional exposure to humid and extreme non-weather related cold or hot conditions.  There is frequent exposure to constant very loud sounds sufficient enough to cause distraction.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performance as well as the typical responsibilities of the job. The responsibilities described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions.  Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between KGa and its employees. 

All candidates must have the ability to work at our Ijamsville/Frederick location and submit to a pre-employment drug test and a background check. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and a 401(k) plan. Kensington Glass Arts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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