First Shift Kiln Process Operator

Knowles Precision Devices; Santa Clarita (CA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Knowles Precision Devices in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Kiln Operator to operate and monitor firing kilns and related equipment, ensuring products meet specifications, schedules, quality, and safety standards. You will maintain production records, read gauges and data loggers, perform routine inspections and minor maintenance, and collaborate with the team to uphold process efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include verifying cycles and temperatures, reporting issues, and ensuring

Competenze

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Basic computer skills including email and document access.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in the line with minimal supervision.

Mansioni

• Review work orders, production travelers, processing charts, and operating instructions to determine product specifications and firing requirements.
• Establish and verify kiln firing cycles, temperatures, and settings per procedures.
• Safely start up, operate, monitor, and shut down kilns and related equipment.
• Monitor kiln temperature, humidity, ventilation and other variables to meet specs.
• Read gauges and data loggers and make adjustments to maintain quality.
• Observe equipment and product condition to identify defects or safety concerns.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance; clean equipment and areas.
• Report issues and maintenance needs promptly to relevant personnel.
• Maintain accurate manual and computerized production and quality records.
• Verify completed work meets quality standards before release.
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, and operational procedures including PPE.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiency and quality opportunities.
• Assist with training and cross-training as required.
• Perform other duties to support production and business objectives.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing principles

Read instructions

Basic computer skills

Follow policies & procedures

Work with minimal supervision

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Knowles Precision Devices in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Kiln Operator to operate and monitor firing kilns and related equipment, ensuring products meet specifications, schedules, quality, and safety standards. You will maintain production records, read gauges and data loggers, perform routine inspections and minor maintenance, and collaborate with the team to uphold process efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include verifying cycles and temperatures, reporting issues, and ensuring