Kiln/Furnace Technician I

CoorsTek, Inc.•Golden, CO

16d

About The Position

The Kiln/Furnace Technician I maintains kiln and furnace performance by carrying out and documenting firing operations, maintenance, and loading and unloading activities. Working under moderate supervision, the technician follows approved work instructions and department procedures to use kiln and furnace capacity efficiently and keep firing within specifications. The role includes monitoring firing operations, addressing equipment or product issues, performing basic maintenance, and supporting kiln-car and kiln-furniture upkeep. Loading and unloading product may occupy up to 80% of the work time. The technician may be assigned to any area and may work any shift or day as required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of manufacturing or work experience.
Knowledge of basic ceramic-loading fundamentals 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 or furnace push timing using computer software as required.
Restart kilns and furnaces after 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 about corrections.
Notify a lead, supervisor, or engineer about concerns involving kiln or furnace 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 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 furnace furniture quality and inventories; reconfigure and reload furniture as required.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of refractories, beams, and silicon carbide (SiC) plates as applicable.
Assist or perform in any assigned area.