Kiln/Furnace Tech I - Days

CoorsTek•Grand Junction, CO

11d

About The Position

The Kiln/Furnace Tech I maintains kiln and furnace performance by carrying out and documenting firing operations, performing routine maintenance, and loading and unloading products. The work is performed under moderate supervision and follows approved work instructions and department procedures. The role may require working any shift or day as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of manufacturing or other work experience.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of loading ceramics to ensure proper loading of a wide variety of materials and part configurations.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math and computer skills.
Forklift certification as required by the department or facility.
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Perform and document kiln and/or furnace operations according to approved work instructions and department procedures.
Take incremental readings and maintain firing within specifications.
Monitor and adjust kiln and/or furnace push timing using computer software as required.
Restart kilns and/or furnaces after power outages or surges as required.
Perform routine basic maintenance on kilns and/or furnaces.
Correct firing-related issues using sandblasting, grinding, or other methods, and notify appropriate personnel of corrections.
Notify a lead, supervisor, or engineer about equipment issues, concerns, or product condition.
Manually push or pull heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed.
Load and unload products for kilns and/or furnaces as needed, potentially up to 80% of the time.
Rebuild kiln cars, including replacing brick, wheels, and bearings, according to departmental needs.
Track kiln and/or furnace furniture quality and inventory; reconfigure and reload as required, including possible visual and dimensional inspection of refractories, beams, and SiC plates.
Assist in or perform other assigned areas of work.