Kiln Tech I (Days or Graveyard)

Responsibilities

• Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kiln and/or furnaces
• 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
• 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
• Affords assistance and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experience
• Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 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
• Other: 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

Benefits

• Additional $2.50/hour shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
• 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