Kiln/Furnace Tech I - Days
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 kilns and furnaces. Under moderate supervision, the technician follows approved work instructions and department procedures, takes incremental readings, and keeps firing within specifications. The role also monitors and adjusts push timing using computer software and restarts equipment after power outages or surges as needed. The technician addresses firing-related issues using methods such as sandblasting and grinding, reports equipment or product concerns to appropriate personnel, and may manually push or pull heavy kiln cars. Loading and unloading product may take up to 80% of the work time. Additional duties include rebuilding kiln cars and tracking kiln and furnace furniture quality and inventory, with possible visual and dimensional inspection of refractories, beams, and SiC plates. The technician may assist in any assigned area and may be required to work any shift or day.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of manufacturing or work experience.
- Basic knowledge 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 furnace operations according to approved work instructions and department procedures.
- Take incremental readings and maintain firing within specifications.
- Monitor and correct kiln and furnace push timing using computer software as required.
- Restart kilns and furnaces following power outages or surges as required.
- Perform routine basic maintenance on kilns and furnaces.
- Correct firing-related issues through sandblasting, grinding, or other methods, and notify appropriate personnel of corrections.
- Notify a lead, supervisor, or engineer of equipment issues or concerns about product condition.
- Manually push or pull heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed.
- Load and unload product for kilns and furnaces, potentially up to 80% of the time.
- Rebuild kiln cars, including replacing bricking, wheels, and bearings, according to departmental needs.
- Track kiln and furnace furniture quality and inventory; reconfigure and reload as required.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of refractories, beams, and SiC plates when required.
- Assist or perform in any assigned areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
