Loader/Unloader II

CoorsTek; Hillsboro Township (ND); On-site; USD 68,541,000 - 82,954,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401K match

HSA contribution

Wellness program

Safety shoes allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

CoorsTek is hiring Loader/Unloader II to maintain kiln performance and manage loading/unloading of kilns and furnaces. Responsibilities include precise readings, timely adjustments, and routine maintenance to ensure production quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math/computer skills, and forklift certification. Schedule is swing shift with differential, and compensation aligns with industry standards in the United States.

Qualifications

• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Must be able to work with a diverse team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate kilns/furnaces and document operations per procedures.
• Take readings and maintain firing within specifications.
• Monitor and adjust kiln/furnace timing with computer software as needed.
• Restart kilns/furnaces after outages or surges.
• Perform routine maintenance on kilns/furnaces.
• Load and unload kilns/furnaces up to 80% of the time.
• Move heavy kiln cars as required and rebuild kiln cars when needed.
• Inspect kiln furniture and related components and report issues.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Forklift operation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Job Title Loader/Unloader II Responsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing and documenting accurate kiln and/or furnace firing operations, kiln/furnace maintenance and loading and unloading of kilns and/or furnaces.

Roles & 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

Schedule: Swing Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm $2.50 Shift differential Must be able to train on day shift for a few weeks

Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent

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

Hourly: USD 23.92 - USD 28.95 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.

About Us

Making the world measurably better...one person at a time. CoorsTek products and components touch people’s lives in unexpected, awe-inspiring ways. Though most people may not realize it, CoorsTek components enable technological solutions across virtually every industry—from simple items like beverage dispensers and light switches to high-tech items like cell phones and satellites. Chances are, you are using a CoorsTek-enabled technology every day without even knowing it! We create these amazing solutions by leveraging our expertise in materials science, deploying best-in-class R&D capabilities, and by creating efficient, safe work environments. Most importantly, we employ dedicated, hardworking, and creative individuals. The key component to our success is our people. 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!