Thermal Hardware Specialist, Kiln - Level 4/5

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing the operations, parameters, and maintenance of several sintering roller hearth kilns and dryers, bridging the technician day to day work and operations of machinery with engineering. The Specialist will be constantly monitoring equipment with the technician team using a hands-on approach, ensuring processes, procedures, and training are well maintained and in place with the main goal of maximizing equipment reliability and product quality output.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
7+ years of professional experience working with kiln machining

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team’s spirit of innovation and mission of improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environment
Knowledge of quality tools, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
Experience developing or supporting any of the following products/processes: Complex mechanical/structural assemblies, Fluid component/valve assembly, CNC machining, forming, bending, Bonding, drilling, fastening and other assembly manufacturing processes
Computer skill sets such as SQL, Microsoft Office, or other electronic systems

Responsibilities

Monitor and adjust kiln parameters: continuously observe kiln operations, adjusting burners, temperature, pressure, and rollers to maintain optimal performance
Conduct regular analyses to assess kiln efficiency and identify areas for improvement
Perform routine inspections to verify the functionality of kiln components and identify potential issues
Interpret alarms and operational trends to make informed adjustments to kiln settings in partnership with engineering
Complete daily work orders that will oversee technician work orders, ensuring that kiln outputs meet defined quality criteria
Ensure that preventive maintenance tasks are performed in a timely manner, and that spare parts are in good condition
Calibrate instruments and control systems to maintain accurate readings and control
Adhere to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of materials.
Maintain and support development of work instructions, procedures, work orders and daily tech routine for all kilns and dryers
Ensure good documentation, training and standard procedures are in place to ensure high level of technician understanding and operation of machinery
Understand and react with engineering and suppliers recommendations and directions for maintenance plans
Give visibility of machinery up and down time to ensure that corrective actions are being taken to improve machinery reliability
Champion maintenance tickets, training and execution by technicians and production teams
Develop machinery Key Performance Indicators to support day to day operations
Ensure spare parts (Machine Bill of Material – MBoM) are properly created in the systems generating good replenishment system to allow quick turnaround for maintenance execution
Work hand to hand with supervisors and production planning to ensure technicians execution of preventive maintenance plan, making sure that properly down times are planned to allow machinery preventive maintenance