Kiln/Furnace Technician I

CoorsTek•Golden, CO

14d

About The Position

The Kiln/Furnace Technician I maintains kiln and/or furnace performance by accurately performing and documenting firing operations, carrying out maintenance, and loading and unloading kilns or furnaces. Under moderate supervision, the technician follows approved work instructions and department procedures to use equipment capacity efficiently and maintain firing within specifications. The role may include loading and unloading product for up to 80% of the time and working any shift or day as required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of manufacturing or other work experience.
Knowledge of basic ceramic-loading fundamentals to ensure proper loading of varied 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 correct 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 through sandblasting, grinding, or other methods, and notify appropriate personnel of corrections.
Notify a lead, supervisor, or engineer about kiln and/or furnace equipment issues or concerns about product condition.
Manually push or pull heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed.
Load and unload kiln and/or furnace product as needed, potentially up to 80% of the time.
Rebuild kiln cars, including replacing brickwork, wheels, and bearings, according to departmental needs.
Track kiln and/or furnace furniture quality and inventory; reconfigure and reload as required.
Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of refractories, beams, and SiC plates as applicable.
Assist with or perform any assigned areas of work.