Making Department Technician

PINE HALL BRICK COMPANY INC; Fairmount (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Hall Brick Company Inc. is seeking a Making Line Technician to support the brick production line from the reclaimer to the slug cutter.

You will collaborate with sand/slurry prep and setting machine operators to maintain line flow and ensure brick quality for the kiln car, communicating size, coatings, and texture needs. Responsibilities include trimming brick to size, changing trimming wires, monitoring material feeds, and performing line changeovers accurately.

Qualifications

• Able to trim brick to size and change trimming wires.
• Maintain brick size and color per recipe.
• Monitor material feeds and line readiness.
• Perform line changeovers accurately and timely.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area.
• Perform PM and ensure equipment operates properly.
• Assist maintenance during breakdowns.
• Read tape measure and scales (standard/metric).
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Able to multitask and meet standards.
• Participate in department housekeeping and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production line from reclaimer to slug cutter runs smoothly.
• Collaborate with sand/slurry prep and setting machine operators to maintain line flow and brick quality.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Multitasking

Team player

Safety awareness

Housekeeping

Equipment operation

Tools

Tape measure

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.