Technical Operator (Float Glass Operations Technician)

Guardian Industries; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Guardian Industries in DeWitt, IA is looking for a Technical Operator to support production in Hot End Operations. The position entails operating and solving issues with glass production equipment, ensuring quality production while working in a collaborative team environment.

Applicants are expected to have a high school diploma, experience in manufacturing, and safety orientation. The role involves 12-hour shifts, with responsibilities such as safety maintenance, quality checks, and effective communication.

Guardian provides a robust benefits package including health insurance and educational assistance, prioritizing employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
• Technical training or certification in manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds as part of job duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards and communicate safety concerns.
• Contribute to team goals and manage assignments.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment from a control room.

Skills

Safety Orientation

Critical Thinking

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Your Job

Our Guardian Glass facility in DeWitt, IA is hiring for the role of Technical Operator. We are seeking driven individuals who enjoy learning new things, taking responsibility of their work, and using critical thinking to drive results. In this role, you will independently support the glass production process specific to Hot End Operations. You will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment by supporting our production efficiency and allowing our facility to create quality glass that meets our customers' needs. You will work in tandem with multiple groups within the site to maintain and improve our Float Glass Process. Technical Operators (Float Glass Operations Tech) work a 12-hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Pay

$28.00 an hour

Shift

This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Employees will train initially on day shift (5:45am-6:00pm) before transitioning to a rotating shift schedule that includes both day and night 12-hour shifts.

Due to the nature of the operation, flexibility is required, and overtime may be necessary to support production needs. Scheduled days off may be adjusted based on staffing and operational demands.

Our Team

At Guardian Glass our team prioritizes safety and creating an environment for growth and innovation. We will give you the tools you need to succeed and grow! If you are a safety-oriented person with a commitment to attendance excellence, we look forward to hearing from you.

What You Will Do

• Maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing proper PPE, performing safe work behaviors, and communicating all safety concerns to supervisor
• Embrace and manage change to drive process improvements
• Contribute to setting team goals and manage assignments effectively
• Perform tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing, up to 12 hours/day, in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Operate, monitor, and control process operation along with troubleshooting from a remote-control room up to 6 hours daily
• Respond to any alarms including some emergency responses
• Maintain and support asset repair, including using masonry mud and RTV sealant
• Perform quality checks and inspections to ensure integrity of our process
• Prepare and perform process changes as dictated by our production schedule (including planning and communicating with others on the team)
• Maintain constant communication with team and elevate unresolved issues as needed
• Must be able to work in and around heat for periods of time

Who You Are (Basic Qualification)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience using a computer and familiarity with technology

What Will Put You Ahead

• Technical training or certification in manufacturing or industrial processes
• Experience with controlling and managing a manufacturing process using multiple interfaces
• Experience working independently and/or with minimal supervision
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting manufacturing processes
• Experience working in a control room
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance

Our Benefits

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 is 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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).