Kiln Fireman (Night Shift)

Pine Hall Brick Company; Fairmount (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Hall Brick Company in Fairmount, GA is hiring a Burning Department Operator to oversee the full operation of dryers, kilns, DLAs, car haulage systems and propane controls. You will be responsible for operation, adjustments, preventive maintenance, repairs, quality checks, and shift and daily reports.

You will need to work safely, monitor kilns, learn the full plant operation, perform daily equipment checks, complete daily reports, and conduct brick quality tests.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety signs.
• Willingness to learn full plant operations including DLA and transfer cars.
• Ability to perform daily reports and brick quality tests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full burning department operations: dryers, kilns, and propane systems.
• Perform adjustments, preventive maintenance, and repairs as needed.
• Conduct daily quality checks and complete shift/day reports.
• Learn and operate automatic transfer cars and related equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Forklift readiness

Team flexibility

Ability to learn

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools use

Job description

Description

You will be responsible for the full operation of the burning department including (but not limited to) dryers, kilns, DLAs, car haulage systems, and propane systems. You will be responsible for operation, adjustments, preventive maintenance, repair, quality checks, and shift and daily reports.

Requirements

• Must work in a safe manner.
• Obey safety signs and warnings.
• Must monitor kilns and make adjustments as needed.
• Must be able to learn the full operation of the burning department and DLA.
• Make daily checks on equipment and repair or report to supervisor as needed.
• Must be able to learn the full operation of the automatic transfer cars.
• Must be able to fill in for other department employees when needed.
• Must learn basic computer skills.
• Must be able to do the daily reports.
• Perform daily brick quality tests.
• Must be able to obtain forklift license.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand tools to adjust, repair, and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Must participate in dept. housekeeping and meet standards.

Educational, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Hardhat, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes etc. required.
• Ability and willingness to help throughout the Plant where needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, and bend regularly.
• Must be able to climb ladders, steps and work in high places.
• Must be able to work in hot conditions.

Work Schedule

8pm-8am, this is a 3/4 schedule (2-2-3) must work every other weekend.