KILN OPERATOR - D Shift (Nights)

Dal-Tile LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Employee purchase discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dal‑Tile is seeking a Kiln Operator to monitor tile through the kiln firing process and ensure efficient operation. You will inspect tiles for defects and record hourly kiln temperatures, contributing to product quality and process control.

The role requires good communication, accuracy in measurement, and ability to follow ISO procedures, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Keep accurate records of measurements and process data.
• Strong listening and observation abilities for process control.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English for safety and operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor movement of tile through the kiln firing process.
• Monitor tile entering and exiting the kiln to ensure efficiency.
• Inspect tile for defects during production.
• Record kiln temperature every hour during shift.
• Collect tile samples for laboratory testing.
• Report issues to supervisor and follow ISO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
• Participate in safety, ergonomic, and environmental training.
• Identify and adjust workflows to reduce risk factors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Good communication

Record keeping

Listening skills

Accurate measurement

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Dal‑Tile is currently seeking a Kiln Operator to join our manufacturing team. The Kiln Operator monitors the movement of tile through the kiln firing process and ensures efficient operation.

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 laboratory.
• 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.
• Maintains a clean work station, conforms to all safety and health requirements, and is at workstation at shift change.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Completes all required training, including ergonomic, safety, health and environmental training.
• Identifies and adjusts workstation arrangement, work practices, and workflow to reduce risk factors.
• Reports issues to supervisor/manager when unable to control risk factors.
• Reports symptoms of injury or illness and concerns when first noted.
• Participates in incident investigation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Competencies

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

Physical Demands

The associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and a wide range of temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) company match, employee purchase discount, and tuition reimbursement.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant. Dal‑Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military veterans and families. Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Job Type: Manufacturing

Req ID: 93558