Technical Operator (Float Glass Operations Technician)

About the role

The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Must be able to work in and around heat for periods of time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience using a computer and familiarity with technology

Skills

• 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

Benefits

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.

Pay

Pay: $28.00 an hour

Schedule

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.