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Guardian Industries
Control Room Operator-$28.00/hr.
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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$39,738 / year median in Iowa
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Control Room Operator-$28.00/hr. Guardian Industries life insurance, parental leave United States, Iowa, DeWitt Aug 20, 2026 Your Job Our Guardian Glass facility in DeWitt, IA is hiring for the role of Control Room Operator. We are seeking driven individuals who enjoy learning new things and being hands-on. In this role, you will be responsible for operating the equipment and monitoring the process. Our Control Room Operators work a 12-hr shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Starting pay is $28/hour.
Shift:
This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Employees will train initially on day shift (5:45am-6:00pm) before transitioning to a rotating shift schedule that includes both day and night 12hour shifts. Due to the nature of the operation, flexibility is required, and overtime may be necessary to support production needs. Scheduled days off may be adjusted based on staffing and operational demands. Our Team At Guardian Glass our team prioritizes safety and creating an environment for growth and innovation. We will give you the tools you need to succeed and grow! If you are a safety-oriented person with a commitment to attendance excellence, we look forward to hearing from you. What You Will Do- Operate, monitor, and control process operation along with troubleshooting from a remote-control room up to 6 hours daily
- Respond to any alarms including some emergency responses
- Maintain the equipment in your area
- Perform quality checks of the glass being produced
- Maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing proper PPE, performing safe work behaviors, and communicating all safety concerns to supervisor
- Perform tasks such as lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing, up to 12 hours/day, in a non-climate-controlled environment
- Must be able to work in and around heat for periods of time Who you are (Basic Qualification)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience using a computer and familiarity with technology What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience working in a control room
- Experience monitoring and troubleshooting manufacturing processes
- Experience working independently and/or with minimal supervision At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.