Kiln Assistant 1

Carmeuse•Clear Brook, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves collecting, preparing, analyzing, and disposing of kiln samples, as well as cleaning and organizing the kiln lab and calibrating sample equipment. The position requires inspecting and cleaning various areas of the lime handling and kiln feed systems, performing routine inspections, and resolving simple issues. The assistant will also support the Secondary Crushing utility during major jobs and perform routine inspections on nights and weekends. Additionally, the role includes scheduled greasing of the kiln and lime tower, completing daily and weekly checklists, performing general housekeeping, and undertaking assignments as requested by supervisors. The position also involves assisting the kiln operator with table samples and core checks, managing Kiln Feed piles with a loader when needed, and maintaining adequate levels in the kiln feed fines bin and yard lime bin. Reporting safety, environmental, or housekeeping concerns is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Complete safety, health and task training.
Meet requirements for employment and the position.
Read & Use operator’s manuals and fill out simple reports such as pre-shift inspection forms.
Carry out simple oral & written instructions & deal with simple problems from standardized situations.
Safely complete other assigned training.
Safely meet the supervisor’s standards of performance.
Safely fill in as needed during vacation, absences, and increased production demands.
Safely replace or assist other workers as needed.
Safely perform other tasks as assigned by supervision or designated lead person.
Regularly required to stand, frequently required to walk and occasionally required to sit.
Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Reach with hands and arms.
Climb or balance.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Talk or hear.
Taste or smell.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Collect, prepare, analyze, and dispose of all kiln ROK samples.
Clean and organize kiln lab and calibrate sample equipment.
Inspect and clean lime handling area (including 901 lime tower, all lime handling transfer points, and top of reject bin).
Inspect and clean the Kiln Feed tunnel, SN-330 tower, and Kiln Area.
Perform all required kiln, secondary, and lime handling routine inspections; resolve simple issues safely and effectively, and report larger issues to the Operator or Management.
Assist the Secondary Crushing utility as needed for major jobs during the week, and perform routine inspections of the system on nights and weekends.
Perform the scheduled greasing of the kiln and lime tower.
Complete daily and weekly checklists for kiln area inspections and housekeeping.
Perform general shift housekeeping responsibilities.
Perform routine or one-off assignments as requested by Supervisor, Kiln Operator, Process Engineer, or Process Manager.
Assist the kiln operator as needed with table samples and core checks on the kilns.
Collect, prepare, and analyze any and all table samples as requested.
Assist the kiln operator or maintenance with any jobs in or around the kiln, lime handling, or secondary stone areas throughout the shift.
Ensure the Kiln Feed piles are managed properly with a loader when needed.
Fill in for other kiln assistants as necessary (vacations, absences, meetings, audits, etc).
Maintain adequate level in kiln feed fines bin and yard lime bin by hauling away material as directed by the Kiln Operator.
Report all safety, environmental, or housekeeping concerns to the Kiln Operator or Management.