KILN OPERATOR - D Shift

Mohawk Industries; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Match on 401k

Employee Purchase Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Kiln Operator for Dal-Tile in El Paso, TX. The role focuses on monitoring tile movement through the kiln, inspecting products, and recording hourly kiln temperatures during each shift.

The ideal candidate will maintain quality, follow ISO procedures, and work with the team to ensure safe, efficient operations. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with good communication and safety compliance emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor movement of tile through the kiln firing process.
• Inspect tile entering and exiting the kiln for efficiency.
• Record kiln temperatures hourly during shift.
• Collect tile samples for lab analysis.
• Report issues to supervisor and follow ISO procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Participate in training including safety and ergonomic programs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Record keeping

Listening

Accurate measurement

English language skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Dal-Tile is currently seeking a Kiln Operator to join our MFG TEAM!

Job Description

A Kiln Operator monitors movement of tile through the kiln firing process for the production of the ceramic tile manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Physical Demands and 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.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth.

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

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.