Kiln/Furnace Tech I - Days

CoorsTek; Orchard Mesa (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Kiln/Furnace Tech I for daytime shifts to maintain kiln performance and support loading and unloading of kilns and furnaces.

The role requires basic math, computer skills, and the ability to read specifications. A High School diploma or GED is required, with at least 6 months of manufacturing experience and forklift certification if required by the facility.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 6 months of manufacturing/work experience.
• Knowledge of kiln/furnace operations and loading ceramics.
• Ability to read specifications and perform basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document kiln/furnace operations per instructions.
• Take readings and maintain firing within specs.
• Load and unload kilns and furnaces as needed.
• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor equipment and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.Job TitleKiln/Furnace Tech I - DaysResponsible 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.Roles & Responsibilities• 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 requiredJob Requirements:Shift:• Day ShiftEducation:• High School diploma, GED or equivalentExperience:• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experienceFunctional/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 backgroundsTarget Hiring Range: USD 0.00 - USD 0.00Actual 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.If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!