Technical Operator

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.

Our 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: Nights Shift rotating days (5:45pm-6:00am)

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 escalate 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 (1) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment


* Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance


* 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

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