Kiln/Furnace Tech I - Graveyard

CoorsTek, Inc.•Grand Junction, CO

13d

About The Position

The Kiln/Furnace Tech I is responsible for maintaining kiln performance by performing and documenting accurate kiln and/or furnace firing operations, maintenance, and loading and unloading. The role works under moderate supervision and follows approved work instructions and established department procedures to use kiln and furnace capacity efficiently. The position may work any and all shifts or days as required; the listed shift is graveyard, with a $2.50 shift differential included. The role also involves routine equipment maintenance, addressing firing-related issues, rebuilding kiln cars, tracking kiln and furnace furniture quality, and assisting in other assigned areas. Product may be loaded and unloaded for up to 80% of the time as needed. The target hiring range is listed as USD 0.00–USD 0.00; actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of manufacturing or work experience.
Knowledge of the basic 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 established procedures.
Take incremental readings and maintain firing within specifications.
Monitor and correct kiln and/or furnace push timing using computer software as required.
Restart kilns and/or furnaces after a power outage or surge as required.
Perform routine basic maintenance on kilns and/or furnaces.
Correct firing-related issues through sandblasting, grinding, or other methods, and notify appropriate personnel of corrections.
Notify a lead, supervisor, or engineer about issues or concerns regarding equipment or product condition.
Manually push or pull heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed.
Load and unload product for kilns and/or furnaces as needed, potentially up to 80% of the time.
Rebuild kiln cars, including replacing bricking, wheels, and bearings, according to departmental needs.
Track kiln and/or furnace furniture quality, including inventories, reconfiguring, and reloading as required.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of refractories, beams, and SiC plates as applicable.
Assist in or perform any and all areas as assigned.
Work any and all shifts or days as required.