Manufacturing Operator

Guardian Industries; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Guardian Glass in Corsicana, TX is seeking Manufacturing Operators to run and monitor automated float glass lines, ensure safety, and hit production targets. The role involves startup/shutdown, line changes, parameter adjustments, defect inspection, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams.

We offer a rotating 12-hour, weekend-including schedule with a $20–$25/hour pay scale and a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in automated manufacturing.
• Experience in float glass manufacturing preferred.
• Certification or coursework in PLC programming or instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines.
• Start up and shut down equipment; perform line changeovers.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust controls to meet specs.
• Inspect glass for defects and notify quality/engineering.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical/pneumatic issues.
• Maintain production, maintenance and quality records.
• Follow safety, environmental and regulatory policies.

Skills

Automated manufacturing

Safety-minded

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC programming

HMIs

Electrical systems

Job description

Guardian Glass is looking for motivated Manufacturing Operators with a passion for safety to join our team in Corsicana, TX! Manufacturing Operators are responsible for operating, monitoring, and optimizing automated float glass manufacturing equipment and processes to meet production targets, ensure product quality, and maintain equipment reliability and safety. Works closely with maintenance, process engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and document performance.

Rotating 12-hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Competitive pay starting at $20 - $25 per hour based on experience.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Receive $500 upon hire and an additional $500 after 6 months of continuous employment.

Our Team

This role can work in any area of the facility, including float, coater, off-line cutting, tempering or warehouse departments. At Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, we make high- performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. To learn more about Guardian Glass, visit www.guardianglass.com .

We are a tobacco free environment. There is no tobacco use on premise including the parking lot.

What You Will Do

• Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (glass melting, forming, annealing lehr, cutting, edging, washing, and packaging).
• Start up and shut down equipment per procedures; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.
• Monitor process parameters (temperatures, conveyor speeds, atmosphere, level controls) and adjust controls to maintain product specifications and stable throughput.
• Inspect glass for visual/functional defects and take immediate corrective actions; segregate nonconforming product and notify quality/engineering.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks and basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting; coordinate complex repairs with maintenance team.
• Execute equipment reliability activities (daily checks, lubrication, filter changes, alignment checks) and report abnormal trends.
• Follow and contribute to continuous improvement efforts (root cause analysis, Kaizen events, SPC, OEE improvement) to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time.
• Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and quality records (shift logs, defect logs, downtime reasons, production counts).
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory policies; use PPE and follow lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined-space procedures as required.
• Train and mentor junior operators; participate in shift handovers and cross-functional meetings.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or process technology preferred.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• 2+ years experience in automated manufacturing or heavy process industries; experience in float glass or glass manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Certification or coursework in PLC programming, instrumentation, or industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with continuous process control systems, advanced diagnostics, or predictive maintenance tools.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, basic electrical and pneumatic systems, PID loop control, and common industrial sensors/instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to read process drawings, electrical schematics, and standard operating procedures.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products, and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation, and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices, and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what we do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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