Control Room Operator - 194597

DeWitt Chamber & Development Company; Iowa; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass in DeWitt, IA is hiring a Control Room Operator to operate and monitor the manufacturing process from a remote-control room. This role supports a 24/7 operation with a 12-hour shift that includes weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Training starts on the day shift (5:45am-6:00pm).

You will respond to alarms, maintain equipment, perform glass quality checks, and uphold a safe work environment while handling up to 50 pounds and working in heat.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience using a computer and familiarity with technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control process operation; troubleshoot from a remote-control room up to 6 hours daily.
• Respond to alarms including some emergency responses.
• Maintain the equipment in your area.
• Perform quality checks of the glass being produced.
• Maintain a safe work environment by wearing PPE and reporting safety concerns.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds, walk, climb, stoop and stand up to 12 hours/day in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Guardian Glass facility in DeWitt, IA is hiring for the role of Control Room Operator. We are seeking driven individuals who enjoy learning new things and being hands-on. In this role, you will be responsible for operating the equipment and monitoring the process. Our Control Room Operators work a 12-hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Starting pay is $28/hour.

Shift: This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Employees will train initially on day shift (5:45am-6:00pm) before transitioning to a rotating shift schedule that includes both day and night 12 - hour shifts.

Due to the nature of the operation, flexibility is required, and overtime may be necessary to support production needs. Scheduled days off may be adjusted based on staffing and operational demands.

Our Team

At Guardian Glass our team prioritizes safety and creating an environment for growth and innovation. We will give you the tools you need to succeed and grow! If you are a safety-oriented person with a commitment to attendance excellence, we look forward to hearing from you.

What You Will Do

• Operate, monitor, and control process operation along with troubleshooting from a remote-control room up to 6 hours daily
• Respond to any alarms including some emergency responses
• Maintain the equipment in your area
• Perform quality checks of the glass being produced
• Maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing proper PPE, performing safe work behaviors, and communicating all safety concerns to supervisor
• Perform tasks such as lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing, up to 12 hours/day, in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Must be able to work in and around heat for periods of time

Who you are (Basic Qualification)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience using a computer and familiarity with technology

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a control room
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting manufacturing processes
• Experience working independently and/or with minimal supervision

Additional Postings available from Guardian Glass