Making Department Technician

Pine Hall Brick Company; Fairmount (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Hall Brick Company in Georgia is seeking a making line technician to support the line from the reclaimer to the slug cutter, working closely with sand/slurry preparation and setting machine operators to keep the production line running.

You will help ensure brick size, color, and texture meet the recipe, participate in housekeeping, assist during breakdowns, and operate equipment safely while communicating on quality and timing. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 7am-7pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and support multiple work areas.
• Ability to read tape measures and scales to ensure proper brick dimensions.
• Team player with willingness to assist others and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Accurately trimming brick to size and adjusting trimming wires as needed.
• Maintain brick size and color per recipe and monitor material feed.
• Co-responsible for quality of brick on kiln car with setting machine operator; communicate on size, coatings and texture.
• Assist maintenance during breakdowns and keep work area clean and orderly.

Skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Read tape measure

Tools

Tape measure

Scales (standard/metric)

Job description

Description

The making line technician's area of responsibility is from the reclaimer to the slug cutter. They are to work closely with the sand/slurry preparation and setting machine operators to keep the production line running. The operator is co responsible for the quality of the brick going on the kiln car with the setting machine operator and must communicate regularly as to size, coatings and texture.

Requirements

• Accurately trimming brick to size and changing trimming wires, when necessary.
• Maintain proper size and color as required by recipe.
• Monitor all areas for feed of proper material.
• Change-over line accurately and in a timely manner.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• PM and assure proper operation of equipment.
• Assist maintenance, as needed, during breakdowns.
• Proficient in reading tape measure and scales (standard/metric).
• Operate machinery properly and safely.
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must participate in dept housekeeping and meet standards.
• Must be a team player – help out co-workers.

Educational, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Hardhat, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes etc. required.
• Ability and willingness to help throughout the Plant where needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, and bend regularly.
• Must be able to pick up brick from floor level frequently.

Work Schedule

7am-7pm, this is a 3/4 schedule (2-2-3) must work every other weekend.