KILN OPERATOR - Entrance of Gloss (D)

About the role

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States as a Kiln Operator at Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. This role involves monitoring the movement of tile through the kiln firing process in ceramic tile manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tile entering and exiting the kiln to ensure the process operates efficiently.
• Inspect tile for defects.
• Record kiln temperature every hour during the shift.
• Collect tile samples for lab analysis.
• Monitor equipment or processes and report problems to supervisor.
• Follow ISO operating procedures and control plans.
• Help maintain a team environment through cooperation and communication.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation, adhering to all safety and health requirements.
• Be present at the workstation at shift change.
• Complete all required training, including ergonomic, safety, health, and environmental.
• Identify and adjust workstation arrangement, work practices, and workflow to reduce risk factors.
• Report issues to supervisor/manager when unable to control risk factors.
• Report symptoms of injury/illness and concerns when first noted.
• Participate in incident investigations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong record-keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.

Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; may occasionally sit, climb, or balance.
• May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and a wide range of temperatures.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company match on 401k.
• Employee purchase discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career opportunities and an environment of creativity and growth.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.