Kiln Process Technician - 3.5-Day Production Shift

Torrey Holistics; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.5-day workweek

Day and night schedules

Vacation + medical + dental + vision +

Job summary

Del Conca USA in Loudon, TN, seeks a Ceramic Kiln Process Technician to monitor unloading, kiln entrance, kiln, exit, and loading areas for smooth tile flow and quality. You’ll pause the line to clear jams, reset machines, and maintain a clean, safe workspace across shifts.

Responsibilities include following LOTO and E-stop procedures, wearing PPE, inspecting tiles through kiln spy windows, coordinating with maintenance, and sustaining production efficiency and safety on the floor.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Comfort operating and monitoring automated machinery and production equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor unloading, kiln entrance, kiln, kiln exit, and loading areas for abnormal conditions (double-stacked, misaligned, or broken tiles).
• Stop the line, observe required waiting time, and safely enter equipment to correct jams or irregularities.
• Reset machines and restart lines after maintenance, housekeeping, or issue resolution.
• Perform housekeeping inside/around machines; remove broken tiles, dust, and debris to maintain a safe, orderly workspace.
• Inspect tiles through kiln spy windows to confirm proper flow and consistent quality.
• Observe rollers via spy windows; clean or replace as needed and install insulation on replaced rollers.
• Dispose of defective or broken tiles in designated waste hoppers.
• Track equipment performance and report issues promptly to maintenance or supervision.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), E-stop protocol, and safe entry practices.
• Wear required PPE and remain alert to hot surfaces and moving equipment.
• Join facility walkthroughs to identify hazards (wet floors, hoses, cables, tile debris).
• Assist with hopper emptying and general area cleaning as assigned.
• Maintain attention to quality, production flow, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Carry out other tasks as needed to support efficiency, quality, and safety.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Automated machinery

Safety procedures

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Injection Molding Machine

Sit-Down Forklift

Extrusion Machine

Thermoforming Machine

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Job description

Del Conca USA in Loudon, TN, seeks a Ceramic Kiln Process Technician to monitor unloading, kiln entrance, kiln, exit, and loading areas for smooth tile flow and quality. You’ll pause the line to clear jams, reset machines, and maintain a clean, safe workspace across shifts.

Responsibilities include following LOTO and E-stop procedures, wearing PPE, inspecting tiles through kiln spy windows, coordinating with maintenance, and sustaining production efficiency and safety on the floor.