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With more than 90 years as a market leader in the building materials industry, General Shale now offers a variety of manufacturing and sales/distribution locations across North America. Career opportunities with General Shale are as diverse as our product line, ranging from engineering and sales to accountancy and frontline supervision.

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Columbus Brick Company

Electrical/Control Systems Engineer - Columbus, MS
Electrical/Control Systems Engineer General Shale, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of brick and masonry products, is seeking an Electrical/Control Systems Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Columbus, MS. Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Planning, directing, and supervising all electrical and controls projects</li> <li>Maintaining/troubleshooting plant electrical systems and automated equipment</li> <li>Developing and implementing preventative maintenance and replacement programs</li> <li>Modifying/updating software and equipment as needed</li> </ul> Applicants should possess and demonstrate a working knowledge of: <ul> <li>HMI’s</li> <li>The National Electrical Code</li> <li>Motor Control Circuits</li> <li>Variable Frequency Drives</li> <li>Networking, Device Net, and Fiber Optics</li> </ul> Additional requirements include: <ul> <li>7+ years Siemens PLC experience required</li> <li>Experience with other Programmable Logic Controllers is preferred</li> <li>A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is desirable</li> </ul> Competitive pay and benefits, including: <ul> <li>Medical Insurance</li> <li>Disability Insurance</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>401(k) w/ Company Match</li> <li>Paid Vacations</li> <li>Paid Holidays</li> </ul> To express interest, send resume with education, experience and earnings history. www.generalshale.com EOE

Watsontown Brick Company

Customer Service Representative - Watsontown, PA
Inside Sales Representative – Watsontown, PA General Shale, Inc., the nation’s leading brick and masonry materials manufacturer, is seeking an Inside Sales Representative for our Watsontown Brick facility, located in Watsontown, PA. Successful candidate must acquire an in-depth knowledge of masonry products and interact professionally with customers in a fast-paced sales environment. Responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Inside sales</li> <li>Dispatching trucks (a plus)</li> <li>Invoicing</li> <li>Answering the phone</li> <li>Data entry in SAP computer system</li> <li>Cash sales</li> <li>Liaising with outside sales team</li> <li>Manual handling of product</li> <li>Prepping material for deliveries</li> </ul> Job Requirements: <ul> <li>2-5 years customer service experience; inside sales experience</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related curriculum preferred</li> <li>Must be a self-starter who possesses excellent PC skills; knowledge of SAP a plus</li> <li>Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal communications</li> </ul> We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package.  General Shale, Inc. Attn: Emmanuel Rojas P.O. Box 3547 Johnson City, TN 37602 Phone: 423-952-4204 Fax: 423-952-4104 E-mail: <a href="mailto:Emmanuel.Rojas@GeneralShale.com">Emmanuel.Rojas@GeneralShale.com</a> <a href="http://www.generalshale.com/">www.generalshale.com</a> EOE

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