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Manufacturing Operator

Koch
Corsicana, USA
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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What You Will Do

  • Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (glass melting, forming, annealing lehr, cutting, edging, washing, and packaging).
  • Start up and shut down equipment per procedures; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.
  • Monitor process parameters (temperatures, conveyor speeds, atmosphere, level controls) and adjust controls to maintain product specifications and stable throughput.
  • Inspect glass for visual/functional defects and take immediate corrective actions; segregate nonconforming product and notify quality/engineering.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks and basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting; coordinate complex repairs with maintenance team.
  • Execute equipment reliability activities (daily checks, lubrication, filter changes, alignment checks) and report abnormal trends.
  • Follow and contribute to continuous improvement efforts (root cause analysis, Kaizen events, SPC, OEE improvement) to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time.
  • Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and quality records (shift logs, defect logs, downtime reasons, production counts).
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory policies; use PPE and follow lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined-space procedures as required.
  • Train and mentor junior operators; participate in shift handovers and cross-functional meetings.
  • Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Experience navigating through electrical schematics to troubleshoot issues with equipment.
  • Experience in 24 VDC and up to 480 VAC using DMM, Megger, and other electronic testing equipment
  • Experience in troubleshooting and installing electrical controls to include HMI, Allen Bradley HIM programming, PLC logic, Kinetix 5000 programming.
  • Experience in Precision maintenance utilizing laser alignment kits, dial indicators, and torque wrenches.
  • Experience in troubleshooting motors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
  • 2 years or more of industrial maintenance experience
  • What Will Put You Ahead
  • 2+ years experience in automated manufacturing or heavy process industries; experience in float glass or glass manufacturing strongly preferred.
  • Certification or coursework in PLC programming, instrumentation, or industrial electrical systems.
  • Experience with continuous process control systems, advanced diagnostics, or predictive maintenance tools.
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, basic electrical and pneumatic systems, PID loop control, and common industrial sensors/instruments.
  • Demonstrated ability to read process drawings, electrical schematics, and standard operating procedures.
  • At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
  • Hiring Philosophy

Qualifications

  • Experience with continuous process control systems, advanced diagnostics, or predictive maintenance tools.
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, basic electrical and pneumatic systems, PID loop control, and common industrial sensors/instruments.

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