Lead Machine Operator

Dal-Tile Corp.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dal-Tile Corp. seeks a Technical Operator I to monitor and adjust industrial machinery to keep products within specification. The role includes performing quality checks, cleaning equipment, and maintaining a safe work area during the night shift on the B shift in El Paso.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably a technical certificate. The job involves collaboration with technicians and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1+ years manufacturing/production experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Certificate preferred.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate industrial machinery to keep product within specifications.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Assist in training other operators in department procedures.
• Coordinate with technicians on maintenance and safety compliance.
• Record data on production metrics and follow EH&S policies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Certificate

Job description

About the Job:

Dal-Tile is currently seeking a Technical Operator I to join our TEAM! As the Technical Operator I we need someone who can adjusts industrial machinery and equipment to be within the parameter of the product.

B Shift – Night Shift:

• Sunday–Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
• Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM.

Primary Objective:

Monitors operation of all machines within the department to ensure optimal production efficiencies.

Major Function and Scope:

• Operates, adjusts industrial machinery and equipment to be within the parameters of the product.
• Insures all product is processed within the department assigned.
• Performs quality checks of work and documents on appropriate paperwork.
• Cleans machinery, equipment and work area with provided supplies and utensils.
• Maintains and fixes production equipment of assigned department.
• Assists on training operators within the department.
• Works with technicians and contractors within the department on training procedures and maintenance of machinery.
• Maintains a clean work area including the proper care and storage of tools and equipment
• Communicate quality issues and problems to supervisor/manager.
• Monitor product volume, quality, and record data.
• Comply and support Environment Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Sorting Specific Duties:

• Fine tune sorting line to adhere to pieces per minutes requirements.
• Knowledge of flaw master functions.
• Knowledge of label machine, system and adjustments.
• Adjustments of techno speeds and parameters.
• Basic tool list supplied by department of minor adjustments, if needed.
• Experience and Knowledge Required.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience. Technical Certificate preferred.
• 1+ years previous manufacturing/production experience.

Competencies:

• Routinely working at a height that requires fall protection.
• Good oral communications skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.