Kiln Operator: Drive Smooth Tile Production

Del Conca USA Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Conca USA Inc. in Tennessee is hiring a Kiln Operator to monitor, operate, and maintain kiln entrances/exits and loading machines in the tile production process. You will identify abnormal conditions and stop lines to correct jams, then reset equipment after maintenance to ensure smooth production.

This role emphasizes safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and PPE use, with duties that maintain clean, safe work areas and high-quality tile flow on all shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience desired.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to monitor and operate automated machinery and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unloading, kiln entrance, kiln, kiln exit, and loading machines for abnormal tile conditions such as double stacking, misalignment, or breakage.
• Stop the line and safely enter machines after required wait time to correct jams or abnormal conditions.
• Reset machines and restart lines after maintenance, housekeeping, or issue resolution.
• Perform housekeeping inside and around machines, removing broken tiles, dust, and debris to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Inspect tiles through kiln spy windows to ensure proper flow and quality.
• Observe rollers through kiln spy windows and replace or clean as needed.
• Install insulation on rollers after replacement.
• Dispose of broken or defective tiles properly in designated waste hoppers.
• Monitor equipment operation and communicate issues promptly to maintenance or supervision.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe entry practices.
• Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain awareness of hot surfaces and moving equipment.
• Refrain from performing electrical, welding, or elevated work unless certified and authorized.
• Safely use approved hand tools and power tools for assigned tasks.
• Participate in facility walkthroughs to identify hazards such as wet floors, hoses, cables, or tile debris.
• Assist with hopper emptying and general area cleaning as assigned.
• Maintain consistent attention to quality, production flow, and overall equipment efficiency.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support production efficiency, quality, and safety

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Independent work

Automated machinery operation

Job description

Del Conca USA Inc. in Tennessee is hiring a Kiln Operator to monitor, operate, and maintain kiln entrances/exits and loading machines in the tile production process. You will identify abnormal conditions and stop lines to correct jams, then reset equipment after maintenance to ensure smooth production.

This role emphasizes safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and PPE use, with duties that maintain clean, safe work areas and high-quality tile flow on all shifts.