Lead Machine Operator 1st Shift

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Machine Operator Lead is focused on leading Production and reports to the Production Supervisor. 

This role is perfect for an individual who is safety conscious & self-motivated, flexible with shift start and end time, and able to work in the climate conditions of the region. This is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job responsibilities include:

• Managing material flow, ensuring glass is allocated effectively to all work centers (glass always available in front of machines)


• Prioritize Hots for truck and backlog to ensure consistent, timely, and complete orders.


• Identify bottlenecks and escalate issues to Supervisor


• Overseeing movement of glass and finished goods, send glass to recut when not located


• Train Material Handlers and Machine Operators and serve as reliable mentor


• Move glass sheets from tables, rolling racks, delivery trucks or wood crates


• Safely operate dollies, cranes, pallet jacks, glass cutters and other various equipment


• Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages


• Inspect product for any abnormalities and defects to notify supervisors


• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhere to all safety regulations


• Perform other assignments as required by management

What We Are Looking For

• Elementary English: speak/read/write to communicate well and read basic paperwork/labels


• Ability to work OT as needed


• Ability to work flexible schedule (Monday to Friday and Saturday as needed)

• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks


• Teamwork, collaborating effectively with other team members


• Problem solving, identifying and resolving minor issues that may arise.


• 4-5 years in Industrial Manufacturing


• 2 years experience leading teams

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee


• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose


• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses


• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE Privacy Policy

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.