Machine Operator

Glen-Gery; Lawrenceville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen-Gery Corporation has excellent career opportunities at its Lawrenceville, VA manufacturing facility for highly motivated individuals. Qualified candidates should have hands-on experience and be comfortable working with in an industrial environment.

The primary duties include supporting production lines with strong mechanical aptitude, raw material processing, quality control, packaging, shipping and maintenance, with rotations of duties and practicing 5S.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• College or Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assist with raw material processing, quality control, packaging, shipping/inventory and maintenance; rotate duties within the plant.
• Uphold 5S principles in a diverse plant environment.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Education

College or Technical degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Glen-Gery Corporation has excellent career opportunities at its Lawrenceville, VA manufacturing facility for highly motivated individuals. Qualified candidates should have hands-on experience and be comfortable working with in an industrial environment.

Glen-Gery Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (”The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding $2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia, recently acquiring Glen-Gery Corporation to add operations in the USA.

Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada. Since entering the USA in 2018, Brickworks have acquired Sioux City Brick, Redland Brick and the distribution business of Southfield Corporation in Illinois and Indiana (Illinois Brick, Indiana Brick). The combined North American business now has more than 900 employees, operates across 40 locations, including 8 brick plants, 26 masonry supply/retail locations and 3 design studios.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support for the operations of a fast-paced plant. Key duties are to support production lines with strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills to include: raw material processing, manufacturing, quality control, packaging, shipping/inventory and maintenance to include rotations of duties within the plant; practice 5S method in diverse environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• General knowledge of all maintenance fields: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics operated equipment, as well as electronic and vacuum systems preferred
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to rotate shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• College or Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan. Please apply online at www.glengery.com/careers

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is growing, installing new automated equipment and providing an environment for personal growth. Don’t just get a job. Start a career with Glen Gery!

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