- Salary
- $19+/hr
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Production Associate III to join our TEAM! As the Production Associate III, we need someone who is ready to provide a variety of support such as operating a variety of equipment performs functions to process raw materials.
Primary Objective:
Operates a variety of equipment and performs manual functions to process raw materials for the production of ceramic tile.
Major Function and Scope:
- May operate automated press system, including body material input, press equipment, and output conveyors.
- May set up and operate glaze line system ensuring correct glaze is applied to ceramic tile.
- May operate bisque and/or gloss/firing kilns to ensure steady flow of product through the kiln process.
- May operate water jet or gantry saw in the cutting of ceramic tile.
- May move tile cars from and to the tray stacking and unstacking equipment
- May operate automatic sorting system, which rejects defective tile. Visually inspects and rejects defective tile.
- May produce glaze/paste in sufficient quantities and in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
- May glue boxes of tile and stack them on a pallet for shipping.
- May ensure proper operation of unloading raw materials from rail cars, position rail cars, manually spread raw materials to ensure complete unloading and operate milling equipment to pulverize raw materials.
- May start and operate spray dryer to ensure proper moisture in powder.
- Follows ISO operating procedures and maintains quality checks as specified.
- Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
- Keeps area safe, clean, and organized.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Experience and Knowledge Required:
- 1 years’ experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment required, 2 years preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent experience.
Competencies:
- Good oral and written communications skills. Good listening skills.
- Read and understand procedures in English.
Other Pertinent Job Information:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may sit, climb, balance, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.