Position Title:   Machine Operator l

Location of Position: Fayette Plant

Salaried     Hourly   X

Reports To (Title):  Plant Supervisor

Prepared by:  Stephanie Weeks

Date:  07/29/2026

Business Unit/Department:   Manufacturing

Approved by:  Tim Knight

Date:  07/29/2026

Primary Objective:

In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose or primary objective of this position.

Operates and monitors automatic setting equipment.

Major Functions and Scope:

Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function or responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

• Monitor automatic setting equipment for efficient operation.
• Ensures continuous flow of tile through setting equipment and stops equipment as needed to adjust.
• Discards defective tile into hoppers for recycling.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows ISO operating procedures.
• Unloads slabs from conveyor trays and stacks on conveyor belt in setting.
• Monitor automatic setting equipment for efficient operations.
• Cleans broken tile from empty kiln cars in setting.
• Inspects finished tile for defects and flips base product when necessary.
• Discards defective tile into trash hoopers in Sorting.
• Complete equipment changeovers to accommodate the different tile sizes in Sorting.
• Operates unloading equipment and completes changeovers successfully in Sorting.
• Operates Finger Car and necessary paperwork in Setting.
• Operates various powered industrial trucks.
• Scan finished product into warehouse inventory and places in proper location.
• Removes and empties scrap and waste containers using the forklift.
• Loads and unload corner tiles in Corners.
• General Cleanup in various Departments.
• Must be willing to learn new positions throughout the plant.
• Willingness to have a flexible schedule and work overtime.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision:

Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the position on a fully competent basis.

Education and Knowledge: Describe the educational background and knowledge that are required. 

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience: Describe the work experience(s) that are required.

0 -1 year previous manufacturing/production experience.

Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

Good oral and written communications skills.  Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills.  Ability to understand and speak basic English.

Associates Supervised: Indicate the number of associates that report to this position (only complete for exempt supervisory /managerial positions).

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