Kiln Tech I (Days or Graveyard)
About The Position
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. Job Title Kiln Tech I (Days or Graveyard) Responsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing and documenting accurate kiln and/or furnace firing operations, kiln/furnace maintenance and loading and unloading of kilns and/or furnaces. Why CoorsTek? | Benefits & Incentives Additional $2.50/hour shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% (no vesting period) Health insurance starting in less than 30 days 6 weeks paid parental leave 2 weeks PTO in year 1, 3 weeks in year 2, increasing with tenure 10 paid holidays annually Annual bonus program and regular merit increases $300 annual wellness stipend All tools provided by CoorsTek Mental health support and Marketplace Chaplains Family Assistance Program for financial hardships Ongoing training and employee development Strong culture of internal promotion and advancement
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experience
- Knowledgeable in the basic fundamentals of loading ceramics to insure proper loading of a wide variety of materials and part configurations
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as good verbal and written communication skills required
- Must have basic math and computer skills
- Forklift certification as required by department or facility
- Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Under moderate supervision, performs and documents kiln and or furnace operations following approved work instructions and established department procedures for efficient use of kiln and/or furnace capacity
- Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kiln and/or furnaces
- Monitors and makes corrections to kiln and/or furnace push timing utilizing computer software as required
- Restarts the kiln and/or furnaces in the event of a power outage or when surge occurs as required
- Performs routine basic maintenance operations on kiln and/or furnaces as required
- Corrects firing related issues through sandblasting, grinding or other method as needed; notifies appropriate personnel of corrections
- Notifies lead, supervisor or engineer in the event of issues or concerns regarding kiln and/or furnace equipment or product condition
- Manually pushes or pulls heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed
- Loads and unloads product for kiln and/or furnaces up to 80% of the time as needed
- Responsible for rebuilding kiln cars including replacing bricking, wheels and bearings per departmental needs
- Tracks kiln and/or furnace furniture quality including inventories, reconfiguring and reloading as required; may include visual and dimensional inspection of refractories, beams and SiC plates
- Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned
- May work any and all shifts/days as required
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
