Manufacturing Technician I, 2:30pm11:00pm, M-F Plus OT

LX Hausys; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LX Hausys is seeking a Calendar Operator to lead and manage all calendar machine processes on the production line. You will ensure smooth teamwork, monitor machine performance, and assist neighboring roles to maintain production flow.

The role requires basic reading of English work orders, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to perform tasks over long shifts in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work orders in English.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic workplace math.

Responsibilities

• Controls all aspects of production on the calendar machine (recipe and production conditions).
• Monitors all other positions of the machine and directs assistance as needed.
• Assists winding operator with connecting fabric rolls for next production step.
• Keeps floor free of loose material and cleans under rolls.
• Operates powered equipment required for material processing.
• Follows safety procedures including lockout/tagout during cleaning and maintenance inspections.
• Maintains TPM: cleaning, lubrication, and keeping machine status like new.
• Ensures work area is safe and orderly; reduces hazards.
• Collaborates with team members and takes ownership of issues on the machine.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Shift Leader, Supervisor, or Production Manager.

Skills

Read work orders in English

Math and measurements

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Calendar Operator is responsible for all processes of the calendar machine. This person is the leader of this machine and ensures that all members work together as a team.

Responsibilities:

• Controls all aspects of production on the machine (recipe and production conditions)
• Monitors all other positions of the machine and helps or directs assistance to areas when needed
• Assists winding operator in connection of fabric rolls needed for next step of production.
• Keeping all loose material off floor and cleaning under rolls
• Operates powered equipment needed during material processing
• Follows strict safety procedures, including proper lockout and shutdown procedures for cleaning and
• inspecting of machinery
• TPM responsibility for machinery (cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining “like new” machine status)
• Ensures that work area is free of safety hazards and clutter
• Become part of the team with other members on the machine and take ownership of process and problems
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Shift Leader, Supervisor, or Production Manager

Requirements

Qualifications:

Listed below are the minimum and/or desired qualifications of the position including education, work experience and knowledge & skills that are required to perform satisfactorily in the position:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• A combination of relevant education and experience can be considered in lieu of exact education and/or experience requirements.
• At least 1 year manufacturing experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all co-workers and leadership
• Ability to physically operate mixing and/or calendar or other related machinery and equipment
• Self-motivated with an ability to work at a fast and efficient pace
• Ability to read and understand information stated on work orders in English
• Ability to perform workplace math skills, such as measurements and adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing whole numbers with or without decimals and fractions
• Display a positive attitude toward safety practices and procedures to insure personal safety and the safety of others, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Physical Demands:

• Walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, bending, and/or stretching for extended periods of time, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work under variable environmental conditions within the plant, such as: temperature instability in sections of the plant, atmospheric conditions; including fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, vapors, or noise