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Position range in Heart of Texas $33k

•$54k Per Year Trainee-Operator-Senior Operator

Fibrix Filtration

Occupation:

Machinists

Location:

Groesbeck, TX

•76642

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/15/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/18/2026

Expires:

11/30/2026

Job #: 17069356

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Experience

1 Month(s) Age

18 and up Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Help for .

Job Summary:

Fibrix Filtration is seeking self-motivated, safety-conscious individuals to join our production team with the

opportunity to grow from Trainee to Operator, and ultimately to Senior Operator. This is a hands-on

position focused on learning, development, and performance within our filtration manufacturing

processes.

The selected candidate will begin as a Trainee, gaining experience and training on key machinery, safety

protocols, and product quality standards. As competence is demonstrated, advancement opportunities to

Operator and Senior Operator will be available.

Key Responsibilities:

Trainee Responsibilities (Entry Level):

• Learn safety protocols and daily start-up procedures, including checking that all guards are intact and
• properly placed.
• Review daily production schedules and retrieve appropriate specification sheets.
• Assist with basic production setup tasks such as tip installation, spray line filter replacement, and fiber
• bale retrieval.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to hands-on training and operational feedback.

Operator Responsibilities (Upon Progression):

• Set up and adjust machinery (blend lines, ovens, Rando system, needle looms) according to product
• specs.
• Monitor and maintain equipment settings including feed rolls, lapper, traverse, spray pumps, oven
• temps, and more.
• Instruct picker operators and coordinate with crew for blend setup and fiber handling.
• Perform regular quality checks (weight, width, loft, hand, trim, color) and make necessary adjustments.
• Monitor electric eyes, spray patterns, oven conveyors, and other key systems.
• Clean and maintain operational components such as garnets, tappers, and comb blades.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and report abnormalities or safety concerns.
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Senior Operator Responsibilities (Advanced Level):

Lead and guide the production line team, always ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Support and train Trainees and Operators; report on their progress to supervisors.

Assume supervisory responsibilities during the absence of the Shift Supervisor.

Make performance recommendations and proactively report any process or equipment issues.

Record deviations from spec sheets, initiate corrective actions, and verify implementation.

Assist in equipment repairs and help drive continuous process improvements.

Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and maintain resin recycling, wet tack,

and Marsh printing systems.

Qualifications:

Required:

Read standard gauges (scales, tape ruler, measuring devices)

Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement Process.

Basic Math Skills

Availability to work shift-based schedules

Good decision-making skills.

Ability to Troubleshoot.

Ability to work independently and with others.

Self-motivated/adaptable.

Possesses the ability to bend and stoop.

Lift up to 50 pounds.

Follow directions and instructions well.

Walk, stand, and sit for a 12-hour shift.

Adapt to seasonal temperature changes

Preferred:

Familiarity with industrial equipment or filtration processes

Mechanical aptitude or prior manufacturing experience (for Operator roles)

Leadership or supervisory experience (for Senior Operator roles)

Career Path & Development Timeline:

Trainee Phase:

Learn core operations, safety, and product handling

•typically 0-90 days

Operator Phase:

Independently operate equipment, conduct quality checks, and support crew

•

typically 3-12 months

Senior Operator Phase:

Lead team functions, support maintenance, and ensure high-level compliance

and output

•after 12+ months, based on performance