Kiln Operator — Precision Ceramic Production

Vance Airscoop; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

GBC Advanced Materials in Latrobe, PA is seeking a production worker to operate and monitor in‑operation equipment, including kilns and presses. You will handle loads, use hand tools, and contribute to quality control.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting; training is provided, and candidates with 1 year of manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Adherence to safety rules and practices.

Responsibilities

• Operates and attends to all types of in-operation production equipment such as kilns, furnaces, presses, and centerless grinders.
• Uses hand tools and inspection devices to ensure product quality, including green and fired ware.
• Loads/unloads furnaces and kilns; makes minor adjustments to equipment speeds as directed.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas and records production data.
• Supports other plant personnel to ensure on-time, quality production.

Tools

Balance scales

Micrometers

Comparators

Shadowgraph

Pin gauges

Job description

GBC Advanced Materials in Latrobe, PA is seeking a production worker to operate and monitor in‑operation equipment, including kilns and presses. You will handle loads, use hand tools, and contribute to quality control.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting; training is provided, and candidates with 1 year of manufacturing experience are preferred.