GLAZE PREP OPERATOR- DAYS

Dal-Tile LLC; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Match on 401k

Employee Purchase Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading tile manufacturer in Texas seeks a Glaze Prep Technician to ensure safety protocols and manage batching plant operations. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of manufacturing experience and knowledge of glazing processes. Responsibilities include overseeing safety standards, scheduling orders, and managing inventory. The position offers competitive compensation along with various benefits including 401k matching and employee discounts. Veterans and military service members are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• Dal‑Tile level II or III glazing certification preferred.
• Knowledge of glaze line and quality standards essential.
• Knowledge of safety policy and procedures.
• Ability to read/write English.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong knowledge of glaze line and quality standards in ceramic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols in the plant.
• Drive housekeeping standards in the glaze prep area.
• Schedule batching and oversee raw material inventory.
• Manage daily/weekly/monthly glaze prep and raw materials needs.
• Plan and schedule batching orders from sister plants.
• Manage month-end raw material inventory across glaze lines and batching.
• Train new hires on safe operation of glaze prep and batching machines.
• Collaborate with maintenance to sustain operator care programs.
• Fill-in for glaze prep and batching functions as needed.
• Review mills and mill times to maintain high efficiencies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Glazing certification

Safety policy knowledge

Basic computer literacy

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glaze line machinery

Glazing certification (Level II/III)

Job description

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal‑Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close‑knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family‑friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal‑Tile.

Dal‑Tile is currently seeking a Glaze Prep Technician to join our TEAM! As the Glaze Prep Technician, we need someone who is ready to provide a variety of support such as following the quality management system, scheduling batching and raw material inventory.

Primary Objective

Responsible for team member and machine safety, and efficient operational and maintenance related items focused around digital inkjet printing machines.

Major Function and Scope

• Ensures all safety protocols throughout the plant and department are adhered to.
• Drives world class housekeeping in glaze prep and the batching plant.
• Follows the Quality Management System for all operating procedures and practice instructions, as well as working with the Quality Department to create needed procedures.
• Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly glaze prep needs from the batching plant as well as raw materials needed.
• Planning and scheduling the batching plant orders from our sister plants.
• Responsible for month end raw material inventory count, for all glaze line, glaze prep and batching plant materials.
• Working with purchasing and vendors for glaze prep raw material orders.
• Training of all new hires and existing team members on the safe and efficient operation of the machines in glaze prep and batching.
• Working with operational and maintenance teams to develop and sustain operator basic care programs.
• Fill‑in and relief responsibility for all glazing prep and batching functions, as well as assisting the glaze lines for glaze needs.
• Will perform daily and weekly review of mills and mill times, to ensure efficiencies remain at a high level.
• Potential for call‑in support may be required if in‑house team is unable to meet the needs of the process.
• All other duties as requested.

Experience And Knowledge Required

• 2 or more years manufacturing experience.
• Requires Dal‑Tile level II or level III glazing certification or 18 months+ experience in the ceramic tile industry with a strong background in machine effectiveness.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires knowledge of safety policy and procedures.
• Ability to read/write English.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong knowledge of glaze line and quality standards, and overall ceramic manufacturing.

Competencies

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze, plan and schedule.

Other Pertinent Job Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may sit, climb, balance, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal‑Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service! Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.

Job Type Manufacturing

Req ID 90872