senior production operator

production operator

technical designer

machine operator

senior maintenance person

Hmi-Glass

Work itself is fine, the machines are easy to learn- the work is hard.  Took pride in that actually.   Moving 70+ lbs of glass all shift long, feels good.   

It was nice to see that some workers care for the product they produce.   However everyone else could care less- just push it through.   Something like a 30% customer rejection rate  of the product delivered shows that.    

Plant Manager suddenly quits, several operations managers- they all get fired/quit.

Maintenance is a only there to fix the machines that are constantly down - so we never hit our production targets .. there are no bonuses.    

You will be hit with constant OT, and be told with a day or less notice.    

Your shift times constantly are changed.   Swing/Nights/Swing/Days for OT... Insane and very inconsiderate of your employees lives outside of work- HMI does not own us.   

This all comes back to the machines that barely work so the company struggles to meet deadlines.   

Otherwise, the place is fine for a work site.   The pay is good for what it is.   Never had a chance to use the benefits due to our crazy dynamic work schedules...  

My typical day began at 6:00 with a morning meeting and a toolbox talk, followed by reviewing the KPI dashboard for relevant information on work orders. Subsequently, I would address a set of work orders, aiming to complete as many as possible before the scheduled cleanup around 2:00 PM. Despite an initial workload expectation of 25 work orders per day, this was later reduced to 20 a day leading up to the closure of the facility.

The variability in the difficulty of work orders prompted individuals to selectively choose tasks, as reflected on the KPI dashboard. While some colleagues met their quota, the dashboard revealed that they were only fulfilling a fraction of their potential output. Notably, certain colleagues resisted training on different shower enclosure types, a phenomenon I found peculiar given my relatively short tenure, during which I engaged in a broader range of shower enclosure assignments compared to peers with two or more years of experience.

  Morning stand up meeting going over monthly/daily goals and overall workload for the shift, safety topic of the day as well as morning stretches.
   Each department has its own start up itinerary. Throughout the shift there maybe some changes on (hot) orders that need to be filled and sent out ASAP then return back to filling other orders. There is a set amount of time for the entirety of each order from the cut table the to the finish and oven rest time and assembly to shipment if each order through all departments.
Picking and packing hardware is just as important as getting the finish and modifications of the glass done right .
Safety is always the number one goal so wearing the correct PPE at all times is mandatory.
Management and the supervisors are professional and dedicated to proficiency of each order . 



I really enjoy working for HMI Glass, I am in the Accounting Dept.  I do wish that they would allow us a tour- meet and greet of the employees in the warehouse including what each employee does for the company at his or her station.
Since I have been here there have been many changes in the company, all of which will be amazing when all programs are learned/seasoned. Being able to adjust to change is one of my strong suits, it is not for everyone!
Acknowledging the length of time an employee has been with the company would also be uplifting.
Getting a new refrigerator and table to eat meals during break/lunch really boosted the morale in the office and warehouse.
HMI has a chill environment which is great being that the pressure of dealing with customers can be a real challenge.

I really enjoy working here and with the people I work with. The work environment is energetic and friendly but also determined and focused. I've been given many opportunities to show my skills, grow and learn. I am part of a team that truly cares about team work and supporting each other both at work and in life. It's never a dull day since the manufacturing warehouse is connected. Management also does their best to be sure employees feel recognized and important. This company is very diverse and so welcoming. I feel proud to say I work here and I enjoy being here and doing my best to make a difference. 

The turnover rate is very high. It is a constant stream of untrained people trying to run machines some of which are complex. Machines are constantly breaking due to the operators not being trained and no maintenance being done.
I left the company 2 months ago. I have not recieved my final paycheck. I had over 30 hours of unused vacation time when I left. I had heard that other people had the same problem getting paid for unused vacation time. Now I believe it. 
I worked there a little over a year, long enough to get a pay raise. Everyone was given the same raise of 3 %. This was regardless of whether you were an outstanding employee or the worst everyone's raise was the same. 
I could continue with my rant but I wont...

What is the best part of working at the company?
They were run by complete crackheads. Im my 6 months of being employed by them, the company went through 4-5 project managers before finally being bought out by another glass co. 
Do yourself a favor and run from this company. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working under morons that didn't understand the job. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Terrible work environment. Dont apply here

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Machines broke down. Everyone standing around.

Management is a joke .they expect you to lift extremely heavy objects on your own even tho the labels say 2 person lift required. They do not care about well being or your family
Life they only care about how much you can make them.there is no enjoyable part of this job non at all! It is a very unfriendly environment to work in.

Overall this job isn’t the worst place to start a career. There are some really good people here. The issue is that most of them are from the old Cardinal days and not so many from the new management. The new upper management seems to lack a clear sense of direction or at least aren’t good at passing it down the chain of operation. Also doesn’t seem to be a lot of room for advancement in this company.

When I initially joined the company, it was a great place to work. However, after being acquired by a larger corporation, the focus shifted towards a more corporate mindset. Employee appreciation declined, and there was a noticeable lack of positive encouragement.  Interdepartmental communication is extremely poor. It’s important to be cautious and mindful when interacting with other employees. 

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