Kiln Fireman (day & night shift)

PINE HALL BRICK COMPANY INC; Fairmount (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PINE HALL BRICK COMPANY INC in Fairmount, Indiana is looking for a qualified individual to oversee the burning department operations. The role involves monitoring and maintaining equipment such as dryers and kilns while performing quality checks on bricks.

The candidate must be able to lift heavy weights, operate safely under hot conditions, and complete various reports. This job requires a night shift rotation of 2 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe manner following all safety guidelines.
• Ability to monitor and adjust kiln and dryer operations.
• Physical ability to lift up to 80 lbs and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all equipment in the burning department.
• Conduct daily quality tests on bricks.
• Complete shift and daily reports accurately.

Skills

Safe working practices

Equipment monitoring and adjustments

Basic computer skills

Hand tool usage

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Overview

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. Night Shift rotating 2 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on.

Requirements

• Must work in a safe manner.
• Obey safety signs and warnings.
• Be able to learn the full operation of the burning dept and DLA.
• Monitor kilns and make adjustments, as needed.
• Make daily checks on equipment and repair or report to supervisor, as needed.
• Learn the full operation of the automatic transfer cars.
• Fill in for other dept employees, when needed.
• Learn basic computer skills.
• Do daily reports.
• Perform daily brick quality tests.
• Obtain forklift license.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand tools to adjust, repair, and perform preventive maintenance, as needed.
• Lift 20-50 lbs constantly and be able to lift 80 lbs occasionally.
• Twist, stoop, bend and crawl.
• Climb ladders, steps and work in high places.
• Work in hot conditions.
• Hardhat, safety toe shoes & ear plugs are required.