Kiln Tech I (Days or Graveyard)

CoorsTek, Inc.; Oak Ridge (NC); Sur place; USD 28 240 - 30 996; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Shift differential

401(k) match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus program

Wellness stipend

Tools provided

Mental health support

Family assistance

Training & development

Internal promotion

Résumé du poste

CoorsTek, Inc. is seeking a Kiln Tech I to operate and monitor kilns and furnaces on day or graveyard shifts. You will document operations, take readings, and ensure firing within specs while performing basic maintenance and loading/unloading materials.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and 6 months manufacturing experience, with forklift certification often needed. Expect a 40-hour work week with shift possibilities and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months manufacturing experience.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Forklift certification as required.

Responsabilités

• Operate and document kiln/furnace operations per procedures.
• Take readings and maintain firing within specifications.
• Monitor push timing with computer software and adjust.
• Restart kilns after outages or surges.
• Perform basic routine maintenance on kilns/furnaces.
• Load/unload product up to 80% of time.
• Rebuild kiln cars and replace bricks, wheels, bearings.
• Inspect kiln furniture and materials as needed.
• Assist in other areas as needed; may work various shifts.

Connaissances

Loading ceramics

Attention to detail

Math and computer skills

Forklift certification

Diversity awareness

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

It\'s exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We\'re committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Kiln Tech I (Days or Graveyard)

Why CoorsTek? | Benefits & Incentives

• Additional $2.50/hour shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% (no vesting period)
• Health insurance starting in less than 30 days
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 2 weeks PTO in year 1, 3 weeks in year 2, increasing with tenure
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Annual bonus program and regular merit increases
• $300 annual wellness stipend
• All tools provided by CoorsTek
• Mental health support and Marketplace Chaplains
• Family Assistance Program for financial hardships
• Ongoing training and employee development
• Strong culture of internal promotion and advancement

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision, performs and documents kiln and or furnace operations following approved work instructions and established department procedures for efficient use of kiln and/or furnace capacity
• Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kiln and/or furnaces
• Monitors and makes corrections to kiln and/or furnace push timing utilizing computer software as required
• Restarts the kiln and/or furnaces in the event of a power outage or when surge occurs as required
• Performs routine basic maintenance operations on kiln and/or furnaces as required
• Corrects firing related issues through sandblasting, grinding or other method as needed; notifies appropriate personnel of corrections
• Notifies lead, supervisor or engineer in the event of issues or concerns regarding kiln and/or furnace equipment or product condition
• Manually pushes or pulls heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed
• Loads and unloads product for kiln and/or furnaces up to 80% of the time as needed
• Responsible for rebuilding kiln cars including replacing bricking, wheels and bearings per departmental needs
• Tracks kiln and/or furnace furniture quality including inventories, reconfiguring and reloading as required; may include visual and dimensional inspection of refractories, beams and SiC plates
• Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned
• May work any and all shifts/days as required

Job Requirements: Education

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job Requirements: Experience

• Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experience

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable in the basic fundamentals of loading ceramics to insure proper loading of a wide variety of materials and part configurations
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as good verbal and written communication skills required
• Must have basic math and computer skills
• Forklift certification as required by department or facility
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

Target Hiring Range

20.50 - 22.50

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you\'ll enjoy your career with us!