Machine Operator

JOB TITLE:                  Machine Operator

DEPARTMENT:           Production

LOCATION:                Schertz, Texas

PAY:                            $18.09 per hour

TRAVEL:                     No

Red River Brick is seeking a Machine Operator for our manufacturing facility in Ogden, TX. Red River Brick is a subsidiary of General Shale Brick, North America’s largest manufacturer of clay bricks and other masonry materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:       

• Follow General Shale safety standards and procedures.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure minimal unplanned stops.
• Follow cleaning procedures at the end of each shift.
• Executing fault finding (trouble shooting) guides.
• Communicate issues with equipment to the supervisor.
• Responsible for operating the strap station.
• Candidate will use a panel view to control the equipment in manual mode to perform set-ups or troubleshoot problems at the equipment.
• Must display a good working knowledge of all control and monitoring devices such as; photo cells, proximity switches, pneumatic controls and hydraulic controls.

EDUCATION:                     

• High school

WORK EXPERIENCE:      

• Previous experience operating a Columbia or similar block machine preferred.
• Knowledge on Signode strap and sealing heads is a plus.
• Mechanical skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work in a team.

SKILLS REQUIRED:         

• Experience operating equipment using a panel view
• Ability to follow procedures
• Mechanical Inclined
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Physical Stamina and Strength

General Shale offers a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance and Vacation plans.

Learn more about General Shale and its comprehensive portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions for commercial and residential structures at generalshale.com. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V