Extrusion Line QC -Machine Operator

International Executive Service Corps; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Acme Brick Company seeks a Machine Operator to run brick-mixing equipment and support production in a safety-conscious environment. You will ensure batches are prepared correctly and operate tools and meters as needed.

The role requires experience in manufacturing, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strict adherence to PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures in confined spaces as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related training.
• Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine that mixes material according to formula to make brick/block.
• Gathers material as specified by work order; weighs materials; records batch cards.
• Transfers materials into machine for processing.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and handling equipment in performing duties.
• Assists in maintaining parts and supplies inventory.
• Follows all required work safe practices including lock-out tag-out requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas.

Skills

Production experience

Power/hand tools

Verbal and written communication

Lifts up to 50 pounds

Climb, reach, bend, twist

Cramped spaces

Wear PPE

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric meters

Handling equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

“Join the Acme Brick Family”

MACHINE OPERATOR

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is an organization of professionals in the manufacturing and building material distribution industry. We manufacture brick and distribute our own brick as well as brick and associated products manufactured by others. We operate in 15 states with a philosophy that we are much more than a brick manufacturer and distributor.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) This is a safety sensitive position*

• Operates machine that mixes material according to pre-determined formula to make brick/block
• Gathers material as specified by work order; weighs materials, records information on batch cards
• Transfers specified materials into machine for processing
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and handling equipment in performing duties
• Assists in maintaining parts and supplies inventory
• Follows all required work safe practices including lock-out tag-out requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas

Skills and Experience for Success

• Previous experience in a production environment
• Knowledge of power/hand tools
• Good communication skills—both verbal and written
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb, reach, grasp, bend at the waist, twist at the waist frequently
• Ability to frequently work in cramped, confined spaces
• Ability to wear PPE (personal protection equipment) – required and provided

Competencies

• Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Teamwork

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

*Application may vary based on relevant state laws