Ceramics Kiln Technician (Day Shift)

CoorsTek, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. is seeking a Kiln/Furnace Tech I for day shift to operate and monitor kiln and furnace processes, ensuring optimal throughput and quality. You will perform readings, maintenance, and issue resolution while coordinating with supervision and engineering to uphold process standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of manufacturing experience. Forklift certification and strong attention to detail are valued as part of a collaborative team in a

Qualifications

• Basic loading ceramics to ensure proper loading of a wide variety of materials and part configurations.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail, and good verbal and written communication.
• Must have basic math and computer skills.
• Forklift certification as required by department or facility.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision, performs and documents kiln and/or furnace operations following approved work instructions and procedures.
• Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kilns/furnaces.
• Monitors and adjusts kiln/furnace push timing using computer software as required.
• Restarts kilns/furnaces after power outages or surges as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance on kilns/furnaces as required.
• Address firing-related issues and notify appropriate personnel.
• Manually pushes or pulls heavy kiln cars as needed.
• Loads/unloads products for kilns/furnaces up to 80% of the time.
• Rebuilds kiln cars by replacing bricking, wheels and bearings as needed.
• Tracks kiln/furnace furniture quality and inventories; inspects refractories and components.
• Assists in other areas as assigned; may work all shifts.

Skills

Basic loading ceramics

Interpersonal skills

Math and computer literacy

Forklift certification

Diversity & teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CoorsTek, Inc. is seeking a Kiln/Furnace Tech I for day shift to operate and monitor kiln and furnace processes, ensuring optimal throughput and quality. You will perform readings, maintenance, and issue resolution while coordinating with supervision and engineering to uphold process standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of manufacturing experience. Forklift certification and strong attention to detail are valued as part of a collaborative team in a