KILN OPERATOR - C SHIFT

Dal-Tile LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Match on 401k

Employee Purchase Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dal-Tile is seeking a Kiln Operator to monitor tile flow through the kiln, inspect for defects, and collect samples for lab analysis. This position requires standing for long periods, following ISO procedures, and maintaining accurate temperature records.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth in a manufacturing environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with good English communication skills essential for team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read measurements and maintain basic records.
• Basic math and measurement accuracy for kiln operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors movement of tile through the kiln firing process.
• Monitors tile entering and exiting the kiln to ensure efficiency.
• Inspects tile for defects and reports issues.
• Records kiln temperature hourly during shift.
• Collects tile samples for lab analysis.
• Follows ISO procedures and control plans.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Dal-Tile is currently seeking a Kiln Operator to join our MFG TEAM! As the Kiln Operator we need someone to monitor movement of tile through the kiln firing process for the production of the ceramic tile manufacturing process.

Primary Objective

• Monitors movement of tile through the kiln firing process.
• Monitors tile entering and exiting the kiln to ensure process is operating efficiently.
• Inspects tile for defects.
• Records temperature of kiln every hour during shift.
• Collects tile samples for lab.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows ISO operating procedures and control plan.
• Helps maintain a team environment by cooperating and communicating with team.
• Ability to maintain a clean work station, conform to all safety and health requirements, and must be able to be at work station at shift change.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Complete all required training, including ergonomic, safety, health and environmental.
• Identify and adjust workstation arrangement, work practices, and workflow to reduce risk factors
• Report issues to supervisor/manager when unable to control risk factor/s.
• Report symptoms of injury/illness and concerns when first noted.
• Participate in incident investigation.

Other Duties As Required

Experience and Knowledge Required

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Competencies

Good oral and written communications skills. Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills. Accurate measurement capability. Ability to understand and speak basic English.

Other Pertinent Job Information

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k,Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

• Company Match on 401k
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!

Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.

Job Type

Manufacturing