Kiln Operator: Elevate Ceramic Tile Production & Quality

Dal-Tile Distribution, Inc.; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employee purchase discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dal-Tile Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Kiln Operator to monitor tile movement through the kiln firing process in our manufacturing environment in Texas. The role emphasizes efficiency, defect inspection, and precise temperature logging during each shift.

You will follow ISO procedures, collect lab samples, and collaborate with a team to maintain a safe, organized workspace while meeting quality and process standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors movement of tile entering and exiting the kiln to ensure the 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.
• Maintains a clean work station and follows safety/health requirements.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Completes all required training including ergonomic, safety, health and environmental.
• 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/illness and concerns when first noted.
• Participates in incident investigation.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Listening

Measurement

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dal-Tile Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Kiln Operator to monitor tile movement through the kiln firing process in our manufacturing environment in Texas. The role emphasizes efficiency, defect inspection, and precise temperature logging during each shift.

You will follow ISO procedures, collect lab samples, and collaborate with a team to maintain a safe, organized workspace while meeting quality and process standards.