Technical Operator; Float Glass Operations Technician

Technical Operator (Float Glass Operations Technician)

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.

• 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 escalation unresolved issues as needed
• Must be able to work in and around heat for periods of time

• 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

• 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 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.

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  for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information  , aquí , ortu ).