Production Associate III (1st Shift)

Dal-Tile•Dallas, TX

13h

About The Position

Dal-Tile is seeking a Production Associate III to operate equipment and perform manual functions that process raw materials for ceramic tile production. The role may involve operating equipment across several stages of production, following ISO operating procedures, and completing required quality checks. The employee monitors equipment and processes, reports problems to a supervisor, and keeps the work area safe, clean, and organized. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good listening skills.
Ability to read and understand procedures in English.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate an automated press system, including body material input, press equipment, and output conveyors.
Set up and operate a glaze line system, ensuring the correct glaze is applied to ceramic tile.
Operate bisque and/or gloss/firing kilns to maintain product flow through the kiln process.
Operate a water jet or gantry saw to cut ceramic tile.
Move tile cars to and from tray stacking and unstacking equipment.
Operate an automatic sorting system that rejects defective tile.
Visually inspect tile and reject defective products.
Produce glaze or paste in sufficient quantities and in time to meet production schedules.
Glue tile boxes and stack them on pallets for shipping.
Unload raw materials from rail cars, position rail cars, manually spread raw materials to ensure complete unloading, and operate milling equipment to pulverize raw materials.
Start and operate a spray dryer to ensure proper moisture in powder.
Follow ISO operating procedures and perform specified quality checks.
Monitor equipment or processes and report problems to a supervisor.
Keep the work area safe, clean, and organized.
Perform other related duties as required.