Kiln Operator

Job Summary

As assigned, attends to all types of in-operation production equipment. Works with tools, presses, furnaces, kilns, mills, screens and other miscellaneous equipment to produce quality product. Works with hand tools and inspection devices. Receives supervision from Department Supervisor or Group Leaders.

• Attends to all types of miscellaneous operating production equipment by loading and unloading kilns, furnaces, presses, centerless grinders, etc. and makes minor adjustments to kilns and furnaces, equipment speeds, as directed, to produce green and finished ware.
• Uses various types of inspection devices such as balance scales, micrometers, comparators, shadow graph and pin gauges, as required, to inspect green ware in process, fired ware and to make final inspections. Dye checks product and inspects customer rejects and incoming components to be used in production.
• Loads and unloads furnaces, kilns as required. Performs work manually or uses tweezers or other hand instruments to assist.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned such as load parts, record keeping, cleaning finished product for shipment.
• Performs duties of Plant Utility as required and works to assist other plant personnel as necessary to ensure continued on‑time quality production.
• Maintains assigned work areas in clean and orderly condition. Works in safe manner and observes all safety rules and practices.
• Notifies supervision or Group Leaders of any unusual situations requiring their attention.
• Works as directed by Group Leaders or higher classification personnel where assigned, but receives supervision and areas of assignment from Department Supervisor.

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour, DOE

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

• Manufacturing experience: 1 year (Preferred)

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.