Tank Spray Machine Operator
Location: Onsite -Brownwood, TX Competitive Compensation Starting at $21.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for night shifts. Shift Needed: 2nd Shift: 4pm - 2:30 am Opportunity We are looking for a Tank Spray Machine Operator in our Vitreous Department. This position will be based at our Brownwood, TX location, where we specialize in manufacturing high-quality bathroom products, including luxury bathtubs and toilets. Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities Operate spray machine to properly apply glaze to tanks/covers and load onto Kiln cars according to specific guidelines and instructions. Transportwarewith forklift when required, in both the Spray and Cast Shop areas. Operate the spray machine at the specified pace to properly apply glaze to tanks. Load unsprayed greenware tanks onto spray machine from greenware storage rack,being careful not to break or damage the ware. Load sprayed greenware tanks onto firing setters or storage rack from spray machine, being careful not to break or damage the ware. Perform limited manual spraying in specific areas as required Make necessary adjustments to the spray machine to ensure proper glaze coverage, including the cleaning of spray guns, and weight and thickness readings. Deliver racks of greenware from dryer to the spray machine with a forklift; scan each bar code for proper color, plate number, etc., prior to spraying and loading. Maintain orderly work area (i.e. clean spray equipment and keep in good working conditions, etc. Practice and follow all safety regulations. Perform all duties assigned by supervision. Inspect and adjust tank and/or covers as required to prevent defects. Why You’ll Love Working Here Health insurance with low premiums per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance on Day 1. 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance. Pension Plan. Up to 10 paid holidays annually after 60 days and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year. Discounts on Kohler products. Tuition assistance for advanced education. Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Ready to make a bold impact? Here’s the qualifications we are looking for: Key Qualifications Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship. Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes. Must be at least 18 years old. Preferred Qualifications 1 year of manufacturing experience. Requires moderate physical demand. Requires ability to process a designated number of units. Must be able to work scheduled overtime. Possibility of reduced work hours. Must have the ability to follow general instructions. Must have a working knowledge of ware handling system and loading of kiln cars. Must be able to work in hot/dirty/dusty environments Must have working knowledge of the spray machine, glaze and how glaze should be applied. Must be able to distinguish between all product colors. Requires exposure to heat, chemicals, dust and high noise levels.
Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? Kohler Co. manufacturing teams are hiring! We’re looking for passionate individuals to join a culture dedicated to safety and innovation, with opportunities for advancement within our Brownwood location.
Additional Requirements Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the positionMust be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. repetitively throughout the day. Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers benefits on day one. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly range for this position is $21.71 - $25.90. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401K.
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