PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE III

Dal-Tile LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Match on 401k

Employee Purchase Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dal-Tile LLC is seeking a Production Associate III to join our manufacturing team in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on operating equipment to process raw materials into ceramic tile, setting up glaze lines and kilns, and maintaining product quality for steady production.

The position requires 1 year of manufacturing equipment experience and a high school diploma. Regular standing, bending, and manual handling are required, with strong emphasis on safety and adherence to procedure.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment
• HS diploma or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and understand procedures in English

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment to process raw materials into ceramic tile products
• Set up and operate glaze line and kilns as needed to maintain production flow
• Inspect and reject defective tiles and ensure product quality
• Move and stack tile, assist with packaging and loading for shipping
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow ISO procedures and report equipment issues to supervisor

Skills

Manufacturing

Equipment operation

Quality inspection

English comprehension

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Production Associate III to join our TEAM! As the Production Associate III, we need someone who is ready to provide a variety of support such as operating a variety of equipment performs functions to process raw materials.

Primary Objective

Operates a variety of equipment and performs manual functions to process raw materials for the production of ceramic tile.

Major Function and Scope

• May operate automated press system, including body material input, press equipment, and output conveyors.
• May set up and operate glaze line system ensuring correct glaze is applied to ceramic tile.
• May operate bisque and/or gloss/firing kilns to ensure steady flow of product through the kiln process.
• May operate water jet or gantry saw in the cutting of ceramic tile.
• May move tile cars from and to the tray stacking and unstacking equipment
• May operate automatic sorting system, which rejects defective tile. Visually inspects and rejects defective tile.
• May produce glaze/paste in sufficient quantities and in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
• May glue boxes of tile and stack them on a pallet for shipping.
• May ensure proper operation of unloading raw materials from rail cars, position rail cars, manually spread raw materials to ensure complete unloading and operate milling equipment to pulverize raw materials.
• May start and operate spray dryer to ensure proper moisture in powder.
• Follows ISO operating procedures and maintains quality checks as specified.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Keeps area safe, clean, and organized.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

Experience and Knowledge Required

1 years experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment required, 2 years preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent experience.

Competencies

Good oral and written communications skills. Good listening skills. Read and understand procedures in English.

Other Pertinent Job Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may sit, climb, balance, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k,Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!

Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.

Job Type

Manufacturing

Req ID

95300