Production Machine Operator

Techo-Bloc Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Techo-Bloc is seeking a Production Operator for night shift at our Waterloo, IN facility. The role runs Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-6:00am with a 4-day work week and a 3-day weekend.

You will operate automated production equipment, perform setups and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and ensure product quality while keeping accurate reports. A strong, hands-on mechanical mindset and teamwork are essential.

Job description

Production Operator - Night Shift | $29.68/hr | 4-Day Work Week
Waterloo, IN

Work 4 nights. Get 3 days off. Every week.

Techo-Bloc makes premium pavers, walls, and outdoor living products used across North America. Our Waterloo plant runs on advanced automated equipment, and we need mechanically minded operators to keep it running and turn out products people will enjoy for decades.

Start Here. Grow Here.
At Techo-Bloc, we invest in your development with hands-on training and a clear career path:

As your skills grow, so do your responsibilities and pay.

Job Description

The schedule and pay:

• Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-6:00am, so every weekend is a 3-day weekend

Position:

We’re looking for hands-on, mechanically minded operators who enjoy working with equipment, solving problems, and being part of a team that takes pride in what they produce.

• Run automated production equipment and hit daily production goals
• Set up equipment and handle preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and make minor repairs using hand tools and measuring devices, and bring in Maintenance when needed to keep the line moving
• Take apart and reassemble heavy components using hoists and hand tools
• Check product quality, including color blends, and flag anything that's off
• Keep accurate daily production and maintenance reports
• Hand off clearly at shift change so the next crew knows exactly where things stand
• Work safely and follow plant procedures

Qualifications

What you need

• 3+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comfort leading or guiding coworkers on the floor
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Availability for occasional overtime or weekend coverage when production requires it
• High school diploma or GED

Bonus points (not required)

• Mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience in concrete or concrete products manufacturing
• Familiarity with equipment like Masa, Hess, Omag, Columbia, Rekers, or Besser
• Experience with ERP systems or Microsoft Office

Why Work for Us?

We offer stable, long-term careers with strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a team-first culture. Our perks include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniforms provided after 3 months
• Boot Reimbursement Program
• Training and development to grow your skills and your career

Our team
We're a hardworking crew that takes pride in what we build and has each other's backs. If you bring a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, we'll invest in you.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently transport and move items up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect materials and products. Employee must be able to identify color blends, variances, non-conforming color blends with up to three different colors on each product. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary or move throughout the workstations; also includes the ability to ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.