KILN OPERATOR Weekend 2nd shift

Howmet Aerospace•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The Kiln Operator loads and unloads cores in setters and/or saggers according to PC instructions, and loads and unloads setters and/or saggers onto kiln beds. The role uses pyrometric cones and temperature-check tabs, transfers setters into and out of the setter storage area, evaluates setters for serviceability, and maintains location records. The operator also loads and unloads cores into prebake and anneal ovens according to PC instructions, periodically records kiln data, reports apparent kiln malfunctions immediately, and accurately records required data while ensuring previous operations have been completed. The position involves prolonged exposure to radiant heat from furnaces, hot vessels, hot metal, and hot tasks, with a clear sensation of warmth on the skin for at least 15 minutes. The operator maintains a clean work area, observes safety policies and regulations, performs other duties as directed by facilitators, and is expected to work on holidays that occur during the scheduled work week. The posting identifies the schedule as Weekend 2nd shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
Mental and visual attention.
Ability to perform to productivity and quality standards.
Ability to safely work in a team-oriented environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned upon this ability.

Responsibilities

Load and unload cores in setters and/or saggers according to PC instructions.
Load and unload setters and/or saggers onto kiln beds.
Use pyrometric cones and temperature-check tabs.
Transfer setters into and out of the setter storage area.
Evaluate setters for serviceability and maintain location records.
Load and unload cores into prebake and anneal ovens according to PC instructions.
Periodically record data from kilns.
Immediately report apparent kiln malfunctions.
Accurately record required data and ensure previous operations have been completed.
Maintain a clean work area.
Observe safety policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as directed by facilitators.
Work on holidays that occur during the scheduled work week.