Industrial Equipment Operations Technician

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Industrial Equipment Operations Technician to safely run and monitor production equipment, lead process oversight, and resolve quality issues. The role emphasizes LEAN improvements and teamwork, with training provided for new associates.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of machine operator experience in industrial manufacturing and are able to work 12-hour shifts, including afternoons or nights, with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years machine operator experience in industrial manufacturing required; 3+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely run and monitor industrial production equipment to meet targets.
• Lead process oversight; analyze and correct causes of defects.
• Conduct product visual inspections and verify against specifications.
• Optimize procedures and settings to improve output and stability.
• Obtain and maintain operator certifications for all stations you operate.
• Train new production associates on standard work and procedures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to resolve quality issues.
• Complete, store, and maintain all required production and quality documentation.
• Participate in LEAN/continuous improvement activities and team problem-solving.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor or Team Lead.

Skills

Results oriented

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

LEAN/continuous improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Industrial Equipment Operations TechnicianRole SnapshotSafely run and monitor industrial production equipment to meet targets.Lead process oversight; analyze and correct causes of defects.Conduct product visual inspections and verify against specifications.Optimize procedures and settings to improve output and stability.Obtain and maintain operator certifications for all stations you operate.Train new production associates on standard work and procedures.Partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to resolve quality issues.Complete, store, and maintain all required production and quality documentation.Participate in LEAN/continuous improvement activities and team problem-solving.Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor or Team Lead.QualificationsEducation: High School diploma or GED required.Experience: 1–2 years of machine operator experience in industrial manufacturing (or equivalent) required; 3+ years preferred.Work Style & CompetenciesResults Oriented: Self-driven, persistent, and deadline-conscious; delivers quality work despite obstacles.Team Relations: Cooperative collaborator; quickly finds common ground and helps resolve issues.Detail Focus: Consistently follows established practices and procedures.Other RequirementsReliable, on-time attendance; able to complete all scheduled shifts.Willing and able to work overtime as required.Strict adherence to EHS policies and safe work practices.Works independently and within a team environment.Engages in ongoing training and development.Capable of working 12-hour shifts or alternate schedules (plant-dependent).Available for afternoon or night shift assignments.What Success Looks LikeZero safety incidents; full EHS compliance.Stable, efficient runs with rapid issue detection and correction.Accurate, timely documentation and clean handoffs to the next shift.New hires trained to standard and quickly productive.Measurable contributions to LEAN improvements.