Kiln Operator

Minerals Technologies•Adams, MA

72d•$33 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. MTI focuses on two major segments - Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. Our Consumer & Specialties segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. Our Engineered Solutions segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. MTI is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. In our offices around the world, our differences are respected and valued as essential to MTI's continued growth and innovation. Our goal is to ensure that all employees at MTI experience our workplace as a welcoming and respectful environment where they can achieve their full potential. The basic purpose of this position is to operate the Fluo Solids Kilns and related equipment as the final step in the process of transforming calcium carbonate into calcium oxide.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic math, and the English language are required.
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is typically required to have the ability to exert physical strength during the work shift, coordinate movements, lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds, sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, twist, lift, climb, push and pull during a work shift, have the ability to operate mobile equipment, select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties, read, write, listen, speak and understand English, follow all instructions and other oral/written information, visually inspect equipment/work area/product, complete paperwork and other documentation accurately, use judgment to identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve equipment/work area/product issues, communicate effectively with others, record labor distribution and/or production information from the work shift in writing and on a personal computer, perform basic mathematical calculations, be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment, work independently and as a team with others, use, monitor and adjust equipment and related processes, keep pace with equipment/machinery, and react quickly to equipment/product issues.
Being under general supervision, the employee is expected to be self-directed and take initiative when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting from the supervisor. Additionally, the employee is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments, perform multiple tasks at once, have a high level of integrity, dependability and self control to maintain composure, learn and memorize procedures, prioritize work and be persistent as needed, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines, display a cooperative attitude, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current valid Driver's License. Other endorsements may be required, depending upon the nature of the vehicle being operated. Incumbent must meet applicable Federal and/or State regulations/requirements regarding qualifications of drivers.
Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays and weekends, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of mechanical/electrical applications, clerical procedures, manufacturing/production processes, shipping/receiving, computers, commercial motor vehicles, and hazardous materials is preferred.
The ability to effectively instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others as needed is preferred.
Prior experience is not required. However, it is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document Pre-shift Inspections along with actions taken to correct issues identified
Observes and controls the transfer of limestone from storage to kiln feed tanks
Continually observes instrument panels indicating kiln operation (i.e., feed, bed level, transfers, temperature, oil flow, air flow and discharge rate); makes adjustments to the process as required
Monitors and reports on emission compliance instrumentation
Controls the screening, transfer and distribution of lime to various storage tanks
Visually inspects kilns and related equipment for mechanical breakdowns and reports defects to supervisor
Makes periodic record of kiln performance
Performs routine physical tests to determine quality of finished lime
Cleans control room in accordance with established schedule
Puts kiln gas into atmosphere or into the pit by use of appropriate valves
Enters production data and work orders into established company computer systems
Operates and monitors all dust pumping systems
Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.
Records pertinent labor and/or production information from work shift
Conduct 5S activities and standard work activities as required
Communicates issues/status with next shift and with other production/maintenance/packaging personnel
Assists maintenance staff with repairs of equipment as needed
Performs Site Lead Duties as required
Trains other employees as required
Performs minor maintenance tasks including greasing, cleaning air filters, etc.
Performs area housekeeping
Performs other duties as assigned