Manufacturing Operator/Materials Operators

Guardian Industries; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass in Corsicana, TX is seeking motivated Manufacturing Operator/Materials Operators to support safe, efficient production of high-quality float glass. You will operate and monitor automated lines, perform start-ups/shut-downs, inspect products and coordinate maintenance with the team.

This role may involve shift work across multiple facility areas, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or process technology preferred.
• 2+ years in automated manufacturing or heavy process industries preferable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (melting, forming, lehr, cutting, edging, washing, packaging).
• Start up and shut down equipment per procedures; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust controls to maintain specifications and throughput.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Instrumentation knowledge

Industrial electrical systems

Job description

Manufacturing Operator/Materials Operators

Guardian Glass is looking for motivated Manufacturing Operator/Materials Operators with a passion for safety to join our team in Corsicana, TX. Manufacturing Operators are responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment by supporting our production efficiency and allowing our facility to create quality glass that meets our customers' needs.

This is an opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to interview with us and explore the exciting career opportunities we offer!

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.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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 they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: [2] http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf