Kiln Technician

• Print production schedules, prioritize, and prepare daily kiln push information sheets
• Maintain stacking patterns
• Efficient and safe operation of all kilns and equipment, including forklifts, transfer cars, tractors, tractors, etc.
• Make changes to kilns to accommodate product changes and push rate changes
• Observe, record, and accurately report kiln temperatures and conditions, perform general kiln inspections and maintenance, record gas and electrical readings
• Schedule Bickley set-ups, firing dates, and communicate schedule to planning
• Ensure proper number of bricks are placed on cars, and proper tie-ins are used according to setting pattern. Check height of all columns to ensure the maximum height is not exceeded
• Visually inspect all brick to insure they meet the scrap guideline. Report any defects to a quality control technician and/or supervisor
• Collaborate with scrap team to on any ideas to reduce scrap and become more efficient
• Accurate completion of the kiln production reports
• Operation the backup propane system
• Efficient operation in Car Set up area
• Efficient operation of Savage and Clipper saws
• Palletizing and boxing of cut products
• Report equipment problems to maintenance and/or supervisor, entering work order
• Accurately complete Operator PM’s on equipment

• Safety Awareness- strong understanding and willingness to follow safety guidelines and use PPE
• Computer Skills with Microsoft Word, E-mail, SAP, and MII a plus, but not required
• Reliable- dependable, positive attitude
• Basic Math and problem-solving skills
• Communication skills- Team Player
• Willingness to learn- strong desire to learn new skills and adapt to new process, systems
• Physical stamina- periods of long standing, repetitive lifting
• Detail oriented- ability to follow instruction closely, monitor processes, and ensure work meets specific standards or quality guidelines

Computer Skills with Microsoft Word, E-mail, SAP, and MII a plus, but not required

• Amazing benefits that start within 30 days of hire
• Annual voucher for required boots/PPE
• We offer you a varied and challenging role within the world market leader that is driving positive changes.
• We give you the opportunity to take part in shaping the future of the industry leader in innovative technology.