Kiln Operator

Vance Airscoop; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

GBC Advanced Materials in Latrobe, PA is seeking a production worker to operate and monitor in‑operation equipment, including kilns and presses. You will handle loads, use hand tools, and contribute to quality control.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting; training is provided, and candidates with 1 year of manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Adherence to safety rules and practices.

Responsibilities

• Operates and attends to all types of in-operation production equipment such as kilns, furnaces, presses, and centerless grinders.
• Uses hand tools and inspection devices to ensure product quality, including green and fired ware.
• Loads/unloads furnaces and kilns; makes minor adjustments to equipment speeds as directed.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas and records production data.
• Supports other plant personnel to ensure on-time, quality production.

Tools

Balance scales

Micrometers

Comparators

Shadowgraph

Pin gauges

Job description

At GBC Advanced Materials, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are continuously looking for talented individuals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. Joining our team means contributing to groundbreaking projects in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Professional Development and Training
• Collaborative Work Environment

Why Choose Us?

Choosing GBC Advanced Materials means becoming a part of a rapidly growing ceramic component manufacturer specializing in high-quality, precision-engineered ceramic parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a leader in the industry. Discover the capabilities of our aggressively growing manufacturing business, specializing in precision manufacturing of pressed ceramics, pressed and drawn glass, machined ceramics, and extrusion products. With a generous manufacturing facility with vertically integrated processes that ensure unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in every item we produce. Whether you require intricate high volume pressed ceramic components, glass products for sealing, or custom machined ceramics for specialized applications, our expert team is dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and performance. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and collaboration.

Job Summary

As assigned, attends to all types of in-operation production equipment. Works with tools, presses, furnaces, kilns, mills, screens and other miscellaneous equipment to produce quality product. Works with hand tools and inspection devices. Receives supervision from Department Supervisor or Group Leaders.

Primary Functions

Attends to all types of miscellaneous operating production equipment by loading and unloading kilns, furnaces, presses, centerless grinders, etc. and makes minor adjustments to kilns and furnaces, equipment speeds, as directed, to produce green and finished ware.
Uses various types of inspection devices such as balance scales, micrometers, comparators, shadowgraph and pin gauges, as required, to inspect green ware in process, fired ware and to make final inspections. Dye checks product and inspects customer rejects and incoming components to be used in production.
Loads and unloads furnaces, kilns as required. Performs work manually or uses tweezers or other hand instruments to assist.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned such as load parts, record keeping, cleaning finished product for shipment.
Performs duties of Plant Utility as required and works to assist other plant personnel as necessary to ensure continued on-time quality production.
Maintains assigned work areas in clean and orderly condition. Works in safe manner and observes all safety rules and practices.
Notifies supervision or Group Leaders of any unusual situations requiring their attention.
Works as directed by Group Leaders or higher classification personnel where assigned, but receives supervision and areas of assignment from Department Supervisor.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour, DOE

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Daylight shift
• Afternoon shift
• Midnight shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)