Kiln/Furnace Tech I

CoorsTek; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company-Matched 401K (USA only)

HSA with Company Contribution

Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA)

Safety footwear reimbursement

Performance-Based Bonuses

Job summary

CoorsTek is seeking a Kiln/Furnace Tech I to maintain kiln performance and perform loading/unloading tasks. The role involves documenting operations, monitoring readings, and adjusting firing schedules to meet specifications.

You will restart kilns after outages, perform basic maintenance, and collaborate with a diverse team. High school diploma or GED, and at least 6 months of manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experience.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Forklift certification as required by department or facility.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document kiln and/or furnace operations following approved work instructions.
• Take readings and maintain firing within specifications.
• Monitor and adjust push timing using computer software as required.
• Restart kilns/furnaces after outages or surges.
• Perform routine basic maintenance on kilns/furnaces.
• Correct firing issues and notify appropriate personnel.
• Load and unload product as needed (up to 80%).
• Rebuild kiln cars including bricks, wheels, and bearings as needed.
• Track kiln/furnace furniture quality and inventories; inspect refractories and components.
• Assist across areas as assigned; work shifts as required.

Skills

Ceramic loading

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Forklift certified

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Job Title Kiln/Furnace Tech I

Responsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing and documenting accurate kiln and/or furnace firing operations, kiln/furnace maintenance and loading and unloading of kilns and/or furnaces.

• Under moderate supervision, performs and documents kiln and or furnace operations following approved work instructions and established department procedures for efficient use of kiln and/or furnace capacity
• Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kiln and/or furnaces
• Monitors and makes corrections to kiln and/or furnace push timing utilizing computer software as required
• Restarts the kiln and/or furnaces in the event of a power outage or when surge occurs as required
• Performs routine basic maintenance operations on kiln and/or furnaces as required
• Corrects firing related issues through sandblasting, grinding or other method as needed; notifies appropriate personnel of corrections
• Notifies lead, supervisor or engineer in the event of issues or concerns regarding kiln and/or furnace equipment or product condition
• Manually pushes or pulls heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed
• Loads and unloads product for kiln and/or furnaces up to 80% of the time as needed
• Responsible for rebuilding kiln cars including replacing bricking, wheels and bearings per departmental needs
• Tracks kiln and/or furnace furniture quality including inventories, reconfiguring and reloading as required; may include visual and dimensional inspection of refractories, beams and SiC plates
• Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned
• May work any and all shifts/days as required

Job Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experience
• Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledgeable in the basic fundamentals of loading ceramics to insure proper loading of a wide variety of materials and part configurations
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as good verbal and written communication skills required
  • Must have basic math and computer skills
  • Forklift certification as required by department or facility
  • Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

Target Hiring Range : USD 0.00 - USD 0.00 Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.

CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

About Us:

Making the world measurably better...one person at a time. CoorsTek products and components touch people’s lives in unexpected, awe-inspiring ways. Though most people may not realize it, CoorsTek components enable technological solutions across virtually every industry—from simple items like beverage dispensers and light switches to high-tech items like cell phones and satellites. Chances are, you are using a CoorsTek-enabled technology every day without even knowing it! We create these amazing solutions by leveraging our expertise in materials science, deploying best-in-class R&D capabilities, and by creating efficient, safe work environments. Most importantly, we employ dedicated, hardworking, and creative individuals. The key component to our success is our people. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!