Kiln/ Furnace Technician III

CoorsTek, Inc.•Golden, CO

2d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for process control and documentation of kiln and/or furnace firing operations and loading. It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. CoorsTek products and components touch people’s lives in unexpected, awe-inspiring ways. Though most people may not realize it, CoorsTek components enable technological solutions across virtually every industry—from simple items like beverage dispensers and light switches to high-tech items like cell phones and satellites. Chances are, you are using a CoorsTek-enabled technology every day without even knowing it! We create these amazing solutions by leveraging our expertise in materials science, deploying best-in-class R&D capabilities, and by creating efficient, safe work environments. Most importantly, we employ dedicated, hardworking, and creative individuals. The key component to our success is our people.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent
Minimum 3 years’ kiln and/or furnace fireman experience.
May require forklift certification.
Intermediate language and math skills.
Intermediate computer skills.
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

Responsibilities

Follows approved work instructions and established departmental procedures for efficient use of kiln and/or furnace capacity under minimal supervision.
Monitors, takes incremental readings and maintains firing profiles in kiln and/or furnaces; includes vacuum furnaces, periodic and tunnel kilns; determines correct burner and kiln and/or furnace pressure settings for optimal firing.
Performs kiln and/or furnace control management which may include controller set-up with high degree of accuracy utilizing appropriate computer software.
Adjusts firing profiles in kilns and/or kilns including vacuum furnaces, periodic furnaces or kilns and tunnel kilns; adjusts instrumentation and sensor devices as needed per Measurement Standards.
Checks kiln and/or furnace equipment in operation during shift to ensure it is in optimal working order; troubleshooting all firing process abnormalities and implementing solutions or notifying appropriate personnel of malfunctions.
May supervise more severe kiln and/or furnace wreck recoveries ensuring a safe entry environment.
May be responsible for gathering and documenting air and gas data for reporting purposes.
May perform routine maintenance operations on kiln and/or furnaces, refractory (including grinding), and on kiln and/or furnace furniture (including rebuilding/re-leveling on furniture system).
Responsible for reviewing and recommending changes, if appropriate, on all departmental work instructions.
Willingly provides training/ cross-training in equipment and process operations to effectively ensure employees are in compliance of production, departmental and safety standards.
Actively participates or leads department meetings.
May assist in the selection of new equipment.
May be responsible for coordinating firing schedules in coordination with production personnel.
May assume supervisor responsibilities in the absence of departmental leader.
Assists in any and all areas as assigned.
May work any and all shifts/days as required including on-call rotation.

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 & MORE!