Industrial Kiln Car Technician - Hands-on Maintenance

Knight Material Technologies; East Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

AD&D

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Knight Material Technologies in East Canton, OH is seeking a Kiln Car Repair Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain kiln cars to ensure reliable, safe production flow in a high-heat, non-climate-controlled facility.

You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and major rebuilds, and maintain thorough maintenance logs while following safety protocols and company principles of safety, compliance, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Willing and able to work in hot, humid, dusty, and noisy environments.
• Forklift operation may be required and PPE safety practices must be followed.
• Ability to read engineering drawings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections to identify wear, damage, and issues on kiln car components.
• Reset, fabricate, and replace refractory bricks and other high-heat materials as needed.
• Perform major rebuilds and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain clean work areas and safe, organized car decks.
• Monitor parts, refractories, and spares to ensure adequate stock.
• Complete maintenance logs and inspection records accurately.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Masonry experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Knight Material Technologies in East Canton, OH is seeking a Kiln Car Repair Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain kiln cars to ensure reliable, safe production flow in a high-heat, non-climate-controlled facility.

You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and major rebuilds, and maintain thorough maintenance logs while following safety protocols and company principles of safety, compliance, and teamwork.