Kiln & Furnace Tech I — Graveyard Shift

CoorsTek Inc.; Orchard Mesa (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek Inc. in Orchard Mesa, Colorado, is seeking a Kiln/Furnace Tech I for graveyard shift to maintain kiln performance and to load/unload kilns and furnaces.

You will follow approved work instructions, take readings, and adjust timing to keep firing within specifications. Responsibilities include basic maintenance, reporting issues to supervision, moving kiln cars, and assisting with loading, unloading, and rebuilding as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Forklift certification as required by department or facility.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision, performs and documents kiln and/or furnace operations following approved work instructions and department procedures.
• Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kilns/furnaces.
• Monitors and adjusts kiln/furnace timing using computer software as required.
• Restarts kilns/furnaces after outages or surges as needed.
• Performs routine basic maintenance on kilns/furnaces.
• Notifies supervisors of equipment or product concerns.
• Loads and unloads products up to 80% of the time.
• Assists in rebuilding kiln cars and reconfiguring / loading kiln furniture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

CoorsTek Inc. in Orchard Mesa, Colorado, is seeking a Kiln/Furnace Tech I for graveyard shift to maintain kiln performance and to load/unload kilns and furnaces.

You will follow approved work instructions, take readings, and adjust timing to keep firing within specifications. Responsibilities include basic maintenance, reporting issues to supervision, moving kiln cars, and assisting with loading, unloading, and rebuilding as needed.