Entry-Level Kiln Operator — Night Shift (Ceramics)

Du-Co Ceramics Company; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Du-Co Ceramics Company, a long‑standing family-owned ceramic manufacturer, seeks an entry level Kiln Operator B. You’ll assist in kiln startup, operation and shutdown, document changes, and follow SOPs including emergency procedures. Training is provided; shifts include 3rd shift (10:00pm–6:30am) with first shift training and overtime as needed.

A reliable attitude and adherence to policy are required. The role focuses on loading/unloading kilns, recording production data, and performing routine

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare daily production records without error.
• Ability to load saggers/plates/trays using proper procedures.
• Ability to load/unload all kilns.
• Satisfactorily completed training accordance with Du-Co Ceramics training format.
• Good attitude, attendance and adherence to company policies and rules.

Responsibilities

• Assists in kiln start up, operation and shut down in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assists in the accurate documentation and records all changes to kilns as they occur and in accordance with standard operating instructions.
• Follows standard operating procedures and emergency procedures in the event of fire, loss of power and kiln wrecks immediately contacting designated emergency management contacts.
• Operates respective kilns in accordance with standard operating procedures for each kiln.
• Loads ware onto firing fixtures and/or loads pre-filled firing fixtures onto designated kiln in accordance with work order and/or written instructions.
• Unloads ware into appropriate trays or boxes as per work order instructions and established procedures
• Performs operator preventive maintenance in accordance with established procedures
• Performs side work as directed and time permitting.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Completes training in accordance with Du-Co Ceramics training format.

Skills

Daily production records

Load saggers/plates/trays

Load/unload kilns

Troubleshoot roller kiln controls

Operate roller mic

Operate tumbler and drier

On-the-job training

Good attitude

Tools

Kiln refractories

Sagers

Plates

Bars

Conveyors

Basic hand tools

Material handling equipment

Refractory gauges

Roller mikes

Lubricating tools

Tape gun

Tape measures

Micrometers

Job description

Du-Co Ceramics Company, a long‑standing family-owned ceramic manufacturer, seeks an entry level Kiln Operator B. You’ll assist in kiln startup, operation and shutdown, document changes, and follow SOPs including emergency procedures. Training is provided; shifts include 3rd shift (10:00pm–6:30am) with first shift training and overtime as needed.

A reliable attitude and adherence to policy are required. The role focuses on loading/unloading kilns, recording production data, and performing routine