Kiln Operator 1st Shift
Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Profile: Ceramic Heat Treat Operator Levels 2-3
Position Summary:
Perform all processing operations including the operation of furnaces according to procedures. Documentation of all operations is very important.
Essential Functions:
- Build loads for kilns by properly balancing saggers.
- Place fire check keys in appropriate places for Lab Analysis.
- Run all thermal equipment including Wax Binder and PK furnace according to procedure
- Set time and temperature parameters according to procedure using standard programs. Monitor temperature charts and notify engineering if out of specification.
- Correct load and unload cores
- Assist with minor equipment maintenance.
- Visually inspect cores for defects
- Report all problems to Supervision Maintenance or Engineering as required
- Must follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
- Maintain department standards for housekeeping/6S
- Other duties as assigned by supervision
Required Skills:
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Must be self-directed to accomplish goals with minimal supervision
Experience & Education
- High school education is preferred
- Prior manufacturing experience preferred
Physical Demands | Not at All | Infrequently | Occasionally | Frequently | Continually |
<1% | 1-33% | 34-66% | 67-100% | ||
1-2x hr. | 3-6x hr. | 7-30 hr. | >30x hr. | ||
Standing | X | ||||
Walking | X | ||||
Lifting | X | ||||
Sitting | X | ||||
Climbing | X | ||||
Near moving machinery | X |
Key Skills
- Quality Analysis
- Facility
- ISO
- Inventory Levels
- Root cause Analysis
- Shift operations
- General Maintenance
- Daily Operations
- Supervision
- Analysis
- PLC
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Time management skills
- Troubleshooting