HMI‑Guided Glass Fabrication Operator (Furnace • Cutline)

Are you the operator everyone turns to when the line needs to perform? At Carlex, we’re adding skilled professionals to our 12‑hour night shift (3‑2‑2‑3 rotation) in two areas: Cattin Furnace Bending and Cutline/Paintroom. If you have 2+ years of experience and a passion for process control, let’s talk.

Is this you?

• Do you take pride in quality and your own performance?
• Will you own your process with initiative and accountability?
• Can you stay steady in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment?
• Are you a teammate who keeps production moving?
• Ready to step into a role with purpose and impact?

Where you’ll contribute

Cattin Furnace Bending

• Run glass bending operations using defined Cattin parameters; perform parameter checks and spot breaker issues
• Leverage HMI and IP gages to interpret trends and furnace heat activity
• Complete routine verifications: part quality, gaging, sag mapping, xenon light distortion checks
• Anticipate convex issues and make proactive corrections
• Coordinate closely with the Paint Room Operator to maintain flow from Cutting to Bending
• Own changeovers; apply the link between windshield design and bending fixtures

Cutline/Paintroom

• Locate screens, read/tape stencils, and ready screens using booting and inspection
• Select correct paint; mix materials; verify viscosity
• Operate panel views and use the Kurt system for process control adjustments
• Load programs from disk to grinders and cutters; assist with changeovers
• Troubleshoot with support once the process is running
• Change cutting wheels and springs; set up cups on the vacuum table
• Measure/adjust coolant levels; understand washer functions
• Change grinding wheels on all grinders

What you bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years of operator experience
• Some computer knowledge
• Understands PPE and the purpose of lockouts and e-stops
• Reliable attendance, teachable attitude, strong work ethic
• Clear, proactive communication with upstream processes
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

Physical realities of the job

• Lift and regularly carry 45–50 lbs; occasionally carry a 45–50 lb windshield 5–10 feet
• Raise/move objects between positions; repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement
• Repetitive twisting and bending (upper and lower body)
• Stand on concrete for long periods
• Work in extreme heat and humidity

Schedule and overtime

12‑hour rotating night shift (3‑2‑2‑3). Overtime as required by workload or projects, including weekends and holidays.

Make your impact

If you’re a Skilled Machine Operator ready to take ownership on a high‑accountability shift, consider joining Carlex.