Kiln/Furnace Tech I
About The Position
Responsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing and documenting accurate kiln and/or furnace firing operations, kiln/furnace maintenance and loading and unloading of kilns and/or furnaces. Under moderate supervision, performs and documents kiln and or furnace operations following approved work instructions and established department procedures for efficient use of kiln and/or furnace capacity. Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kiln and/or furnaces. Monitors and makes corrections to kiln and/or furnace push timing utilizing computer software as required. Restarts the kiln and/or furnaces in the event of a power outage or when surge occurs as required. Performs routine basic maintenance operations on kiln and/or furnaces as required. Corrects firing related issues through sandblasting, grinding or other method as needed; notifies appropriate personnel of corrections. Notifies lead, supervisor or engineer in the event of issues or concerns regarding kiln and/or furnace equipment or product condition. Manually pushes or pulls heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed. Loads and unloads product for kiln and/or furnaces up to 80% of the time as needed. Responsible for rebuilding kiln cars including replacing bricking, wheels and bearings per departmental needs. Tracks kiln and/or furnace furniture quality including inventories, reconfiguring and reloading as required; may include visual and dimensional inspection of refractories, beams and SiC plates. Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned. May work any and all shifts/days as required.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experience
- Knowledgeable in the basic fundamentals of loading ceramics to insure proper loading of a wide variety of materials and part configurations
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as good verbal and written communication skills required
- Must have basic math and computer skills
- Forklift certification as required by department or facility
- Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Nice To Haves
- May work any and all shifts/days as required
Responsibilities
- Performs and documents kiln and or furnace operations following approved work instructions and established department procedures for efficient use of kiln and/or furnace capacity
- Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kiln and/or furnaces
- Monitors and makes corrections to kiln and/or furnace push timing utilizing computer software as required
- Restarts the kiln and/or furnaces in the event of a power outage or when surge occurs as required
- Performs routine basic maintenance operations on kiln and/or furnaces as required
- Corrects firing related issues through sandblasting, grinding or other method as needed; notifies appropriate personnel of corrections
- Notifies lead, supervisor or engineer in the event of issues or concerns regarding kiln and/or furnace equipment or product condition
- Manually pushes or pulls heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed
- Loads and unloads product for kiln and/or furnaces up to 80% of the time as needed
- Responsible for rebuilding kiln cars including replacing bricking, wheels and bearings per departmental needs
- Tracks kiln and/or furnace furniture quality including inventories, reconfiguring and reloading as required; may include visual and dimensional inspection of refractories, beams and SiC plates
- Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
- Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
- Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
- Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
- Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Mentorship Program
- Community & Volunteer Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
