Kiln/Furnace Tech I - Graveyard

CoorsTek, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CoorsTek, Inc. is seeking a Kiln/Furnace Tech I for graveyard shifts to operate and document kiln and furnace processes safely. You will load and unload materials, perform routine maintenance, and monitor firing to meet specifications.

The role requires basic math and computer skills, forklift certification, and the ability to work with diverse teams. The company emphasizes safety and accurate record-keeping in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to load ceramics and manage kiln/furnace operations.
• Forklift certification as required.
• Willingness to work graveyard shifts.

Responsabilités

• Under supervision, perform and document kiln/furnace operations following approved work instructions and department procedures.
• Take incremental readings and maintain firing within specifications.
• Monitor and adjust firing timing using computer software as required.
• Restart kilns/furnaces after outages or surges as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on kilns/furnaces as required.
• Address firing issues via appropriate corrective actions and notify supervisors.
• Move heavy kiln cars manually as needed and load/unload products up to 80% of the time.
• Assist in rebuilding kiln cars including bricking, wheels and bearings.

Connaissances

Loading ceramics

Math & computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Forklift operation

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Outils

Forklift certification

Description du poste

Job Title

Kiln/Furnace Tech I - Graveyard

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.

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 required

Job Requirements

Shift

• Graveyard Shift
• $2.50 Shift Differential Included

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.

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