Kiln Assistant 1

Carmeuse; Clear Brook (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmeuse in the United States is seeking a Kiln Lab/Inspection Assistant responsible for sampling, analysis, and housekeeping across the kiln area. The role includes lab prep, equipment calibration, and routine inspections, with a focus on safety and accurate reporting.

Regular involvement in lime handling and maintenance tasks supports smooth operations. The position requires adherence to safety protocols, ability to follow manuals, and capability to perform both routine and one-off tasks as

Qualifications

• Complete safety, health and task training.
• Read & use operator manuals and fill out simple reports such as pre-shift inspection forms.
• Carry out simple oral & written instructions & deal with simple problems from standardized situations.
• Safely complete other assigned training.
• Safely meet the supervisor’s standards of performance.
• Safely replace or assist other workers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, analyze, and dispose of kiln ROK samples.
• Clean and organize kiln lab and calibrate sample equipment.
• Inspect and clean lime handling area (including 901 lime tower, all lime handling transfer points, and top of reject bin).
• Inspect and clean the Kiln Feed tunnel, SN-330 tower, and Kiln Area.
• Perform routine inspections of kiln, secondary, and lime handling systems; report larger issues to the Operator or Management.
• Assist the Secondary Crushing utility for major jobs and perform routine inspections on nights and weekends.
• Perform scheduled greasing of the kiln and lime tower.
• Complete daily and weekly checklists for kiln area inspections and housekeeping.
• Assist the kiln operator with table samples and core checks on the kilns.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze any and all table samples as requested.

Skills

Safety training

Manual reading

Report writing

Instructions comprehension

Job description

• Collect, prepare, analyze, and dispose of all kiln ROK samples.
• Clean and organize kiln lab and calibrate sample equipment
• Inspect and clean lime handling area (including 901 lime tower, all lime handling transfer points, and top of reject bin)
• Inspect and clean the Kiln Feed tunnel, SN-330 tower, and Kiln Area
• Perform all required kiln, secondary, and lime handling routine inspections; resolve simple issues safely and effectively, and report larger issues to the Operator or Management
• Assist the Secondary Crushing utility as needed for major jobs during the week, and perform routine inspections of the system on nights and weekends
• Perform the scheduled greasing of the kiln and lime tower
• Complete daily and weekly checklists for kiln area inspections and housekeeping
• Perform routine or one-off assignments as requested by Supervisor, Kiln Operator, Process Engineer, or Process Manager
• Assist the kiln operator as needed with table samples and core checks on the kilns
• Collect, prepare, and analyze any and all table samples as requested

Job Description

• Collect, prepare, analyze, and dispose of all kiln ROK samples.
• Clean and organize kiln lab and calibrate sample equipment
• Inspect and clean lime handling area (including 901 lime tower, all lime handling transfer points, and top of reject bin)
• Inspect and clean the Kiln Feed tunnel, SN-330 tower, and Kiln Area
• Perform all required kiln, secondary, and lime handling routine inspections; resolve simple issues safely and effectively, and report larger issues to the Operator or Management
• Assist the Secondary Crushing utility as needed for major jobs during the week, and perform routine inspections of the system on nights and weekends
• Perform the scheduled greasing of the kiln and lime tower
• Complete daily and weekly checklists for kiln area inspections and housekeeping
• Perform general shift housekeeping responsibilities
• Perform routine or one-off assignments as requested by Supervisor, Kiln Operator, Process Engineer, or Process Manager
• Assist the kiln operator as needed with table samples and core checks on the kilns
• Collect, prepare, and analyze any and all table samples as requested

Starting Pay: $28.37 per hour

Schedule: 12 hr rotating shifts

Basic Requirements

• Complete safety, health and task training.
• Meet requirements for employment and the position
• Read & Use operator’s manuals and fill out simple reports such as pre-shift inspection forms.
• Carry out simple oral & written instructions & deal with simple problems from standardized situations.
• Safely complete other assigned training.
• Safely meet the supervisor’s standards of performance.
• Safely fill in as needed during vacation, absences, and increased production demands
• Safely replace or assist other workers as needed.
• Safely perform other tasks as assigned by supervision or designated lead person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions provided such accommodations to not create undue hardship to the company.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, frequently required to walk and occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Assist the kiln operator or maintenance with any jobs in or around the kiln, lime handling, or secondary stone areas throughout the shift
• Ensure the Kiln Feed piles are managed properly with a loader when needed
• Fill in for other kiln assistants as necessary (vacations, absences, meetings, audits, etc)
• Maintain adequate level in kiln feed fines bin and yard lime bin by hauling away material as directed by the Kiln Operator
• Report all safety, environmental, or housekeeping concerns to the Kiln Operator or Management

About Us

READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?

Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

About The Team

You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.