Night Kiln Operator, Burns Dept & DLA Tech

PINE HALL BRICK COMPANY INC; Fairmount (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Hall Brick Company Inc. seeks a dedicated burning department operator to manage dryers, kilns, DLAs, car haulage, and propane systems. You will oversee operation, adjustments, preventive maintenance, repairs, and quality checks, while producing shift and daily reports.

The role requires daily brick quality tests, safe work practices, and willingness to assist across the plant. Heavy lifting and hot work are part of the job with a 3/4 schedule (8pm–8am).

Qualifications

• Must work safely and follow all rules.
• Must learn full burning department operations.
• Must perform daily brick quality tests.
• Must lift 20–50 lbs and work in hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate the burning department including dryers, kilns, DLAs, car haulage systems and propane systems.
• Perform adjustments, preventive maintenance, repairs and quality checks.
• Prepare and submit shift and daily reports.
• Fill in for other department employees when needed.
• Assist with housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Safety

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Quality checks

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift license

Job description

Pine Hall Brick Company Inc. seeks a dedicated burning department operator to manage dryers, kilns, DLAs, car haulage, and propane systems. You will oversee operation, adjustments, preventive maintenance, repairs, and quality checks, while producing shift and daily reports.

The role requires daily brick quality tests, safe work practices, and willingness to assist across the plant. Heavy lifting and hot work are part of the job with a 3/4 schedule (8pm–8am).