Paving Dry Side Operator - 3rd Shift

Wausau Tile; Rothschild (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wausau Tile in Rothschild, WI is seeking a skilled Production Operator to support machine setup, start-up, and continuous paver manufacturing. You will monitor processes, adjust equipment, and ensure that quality standards are consistently met while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

You will lead and train team members, perform routine maintenance, document readings, and coordinate with other departments to keep production moving smoothly in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production equipment and maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to follow start-up procedures and adjust machines.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and verify proper machine setup.
• Monitor the process and adjust equipment to ensure quality.
• Operate and manage production of pavers with interconnected equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Train and supervise team members to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Quality focus

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

Batch plants

Conveyors

Power hoists

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Machine Setup & Start-Up: - Review the production
schedule and associated paperwork to verify the proper setup of
production machines. - Follow standardized start-up procedures,
including preventative maintenance and machine adjustments, to ensure
smooth operation. Production Monitoring & Quality Control: - Monitor the
production process and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistent,
high-quality product output. - Operate and manage the production of
pavers using various inter-connected specialized production equipment
such as: - Batch plants - Back and face mix feeders - Additive
dispensers - Color batchers - Cycle times - QC inspection stations -
Kiln curing time - Paver extraction - In-line shot blasters -
Palletizers - Ensure that all quality standards are met during
production, conducting regular quality checks. Clean-Up & Maintenance: -
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning tasks as needed to keep
production equipment in optimal working condition. - Maintain a clean
and organized work environment at all times. Leadership & Supervision: -
Act as the primary controller of all machine functions and oversee
associated personnel. - Train, lead, and supervise team members to
ensure proper machine operation, adherence to safety protocols, and
adherence to quality standards. Problem-Solving & Communication: -
Evaluate mechanical issues, develop solutions, and implement fixes to
maintain production efficiency. - Demonstrate strong written and oral
communication skills to communicate effectively with the team and other
departments. - React to complex machine data and make adjustments to
maintain consistent product quality. Required Competencies & Skills: -
High level of computer literacy and the ability to understand and react
to complex machine data. - Strong mechanical aptitude for
troubleshooting and problem-solving. - Ability to learn and adapt
quickly in a fast-paced production environment. - Ability to execute and
maintain quality standards consistently. - Strong written and oral
communication skills to lead the team and interact with other
departments. Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and
conveyances. Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist
machine operators. Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for
further processing, inspecting, or wrapping. Examine products to verify
conformance to quality standards. Start machines or equipment to begin
production processes. Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions
can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions. Remove
products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines. Lift raw
materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using
hoists. Pack and store materials and products. Transfer finished
products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work
areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered
lift trucks. Help production workers by performing duties of lesser
skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work
areas and equipment. Count finished products to determine if product
orders are complete. Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to
reverse machines, to start pumps, or to regulate equipment. Separate
products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials
used to produce them. Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded
articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to
specifications. Mark or tag identification on parts. Dump materials such
as prepared ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing. Mix
ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas. Tie products
in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed
procedures. Record information, such as the number of products tested,
meter readings, or dates and times of product production. Read gauges or
charts, and recor data obtained. Unclamp and hoist full reels from
braiding, winding, or other fabricating machines, using power hoists.
Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production
process. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required
Competencies & Skills: - High level of computer literacy and the ability
to understand and react to complex machine data. - Strong mechanical
aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving. - Ability to learn and
adapt quickly in a fast-paced production environment. - Ability to
execute and maintain quality standards consistently. - Strong written
and oral communication skills to lead the team and interact with other
departments. *****