Kiln Loader/Production Floater

Pratt + Larson•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt + Larson is on a mission to enrich the lives of our team, our partners, and our customers. We are a team of dreamers, creators, and magicians. We pour our heart and soul into our work, and it shows. We’re always looking for passionate, imaginative people to collaborate with on the next awe-inspiring design – and we’ve built our company around the growth and engagement of people like you. If that stokes your fire, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about our company and what we do here, check out our website at www.prattandlarson.com Take a look at the job below and if you think this job is a good match for you, please send us your resume and we will take a look. You may also apply in person at 1201 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97214. When applying in person, please ask for Human Resources. We look forward to hearing from you! It all boils down to one question: Do you have Tile Dreams? This job is full-time; Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30-am - 5:00pm.

Requirements

Reports To: Sprayer/Loader Supervisor
Willingness to learn new tasks and shift projects frequently
Ability to take direction from multiple sources, prioritize tasks and seek out assignments
Familiarity with ceramics and/or manufacturing processes
Ability to perform functions effectively in a fast-paced, multiple deadline, team environment
Can stand for up to 8 hours a day with frequent bending and lifting
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with a wide variety of personalities
Good communication skills

Responsibilities

Supports efficient studio operations by flexing between kiln loading, firing support, and general production assistance wherever needed.
Helps maximize kiln capacity, maintain quality and firing accuracy, and provide hands-on support across departments to keep workflow moving safely, efficiently, and to high product standards.
Performs and documents kiln operations following approved work instructions and established department procedures for efficient use of kiln and/or furnace capacity.
Loads and unloads product for kilns and product into setters up to 80% of the time as needed.
Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kilns and/or furnaces.
Programs several types of kiln controllers to many varied firing cycles in accordance with the material needs.
Performs routine basic maintenance operations on kiln and/or furnaces as required.
Corrects firing related issues through troubleshooting, problem solving, or other methods as needed; notifies appropriate personnel of corrections.
Notifies lead, supervisor, or engineer in the event of issues or concerns regarding kiln equipment or product condition.
Tracks kiln and/or furnace furniture quality including inventories, reconfiguring and reloading as required; may include visual and dimensional inspection of refractory.
Trains as a sprayer, applying glazes to tile, and testing glazes to find the right coverage, temperature, and surface, and adjusts accordingly to produce a high-quality finished product.
Helps with washing glaze overspray off boards.
Assists and/or performs in all areas assigned.
Participates in team and Companywide meetings.