Machine Operator

GENERAL SHALE; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 20,559 - 29,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Vacation plans

Job summary

General Shale Brick in Ogden, TX seeks a Machine Operator for the night shift (7:00 PM – 5:30 AM). You will safely operate a block machine, perform pre-/post-operation tasks, and monitor equipment with a panel view. A high school diploma and mechanical aptitude are required; experience with Columbia or similar block machines is a plus.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a leading masonry materials manufacturer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Previous experience operating a block machine preferred.
• Mechanical skills are essential.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow General Shale safety standards and procedures.
• Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper startup and operation of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment to minimize unplanned stops.
• Follow cleaning procedures at shift end.
• Perform fault finding and troubleshooting as needed.
• Communicate equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Operate the strap station.
• Use panel view to control equipment in manual mode for set-ups or troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of control and monitoring devices (photo cells, proximity switches, pneumatics, hydraulics).

Skills

Panel view operation

Follow procedures

Mechanical inclined

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school

Tools

Columbia block machine

Signode strap system

Job description

JOB TITLE: Machine Operator - Night Shift

DEPARTMENT:Production

SHIFT: 7:00 PM - 5:30AM

PAY: $18.09 per hour

TRAVEL: No

Red River Brick is seeking a Machine Operator for our manufacturing facility in Ogden, TX. Red River Brick is a subsidiary of General Shale Brick, North America’s largest manufacturer of clay bricks and other masonry materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow General Shale safety standards and procedures.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure minimal unplanned stops.
• Follow cleaning procedures at the end of each shift.
• Executing fault finding (trouble shooting) guides.
• Communicate issues with equipment to the supervisor.
• Responsible for operating the strap station.
• Candidate will use a panel view to control the equipment in manual mode to perform set-ups or troubleshoot problems at the equipment.
• Must display a good working knowledge of all control and monitoring devices such as; photo cells, proximity switches, pneumatic controls and hydraulic controls.

EDUCATION:

• High school

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience operating a Columbia or similar block machine preferred.
• Knowledge on Signode strap and sealing heads is a plus.
• Mechanical skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work in a team.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience operating equipment using a panel view
• Ability to follow procedures
• Mechanical Inclined
• Teamwork
• Physical Stamina and Strength

General Shale offers a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance and Vacation plans.

Learn more about General Shale and its comprehensive portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions for commercial and residential structures at generalshale.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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