KILN OPERATOR - D Shift

Dal-Tile Distribution, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Match on 401k

Employee Purchase Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, is seeking a Kiln Operator to monitor tile movement through the kiln and support efficient production. The role includes inspecting tiles, recording temperatures, and collecting lab samples.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and good communication/record-keeping skills; safety and ISO procedures are a core part of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic English required.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor movement of tile through the kiln firing process and ensure efficiency.
• Inspect tile for defects during production.
• Record kiln temperature hourly during shifts.
• Collect tile samples for lab testing.
• Report issues to supervisor and follow ISO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Participate in required training on safety and ergonomics.

Skills

Good communication

Record keeping

Basic English

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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.

Major Function and Scope

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

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.

Benefits

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

Community Support

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

Veteran and Military Support

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

Equal Opportunity

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

Job Type Manufacturing