Weekend Operator

Job description

**PRIMARY FUNCTION:** To load and unload saggars on ceramic kiln bed based on schedule, prepare paperwork, and sign-off on operations. Operate the Kiln per procedure to ensure product flow and quality. We have 2 shifts available: - **Day: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7am - 7pm.** - **Night: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7pm - 7am.** **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** - · Perform all load and unload operations according to procedures. - · Loads saggars with raw material on ceramic kilns according to procedures. - · Make temperature checks as required. - · Change ceramic kilns temperatures per schedule to run different material according to specifications. - · Unloads fired product from saggars and identifies by lot number. - · Notifies supervision/engineers of equipment malfunctions. - · Keep the Kiln area and equipment clean and orderly. - · Process products per the production planning. **REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** - · Education: High School diploma, AS Degree or equivalent required - · Experience: 1 year of experience in a Manufacturing Environment - · Able to perform simple data entry and use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). - · Math skills: Working knowledge of basic arithmetic, negative numbers, decimals and fractions. - · Verbal/communication: Able to read and understand technical reports, process specifications, and office correspondence. - · Collaboration: Work closely with team members, including equipment support, technician and/or others, to ensure efficient production and meet quality standards. - · Effective communication, include speaking, writing, active listening and taking instruction. - · Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. - · Ability to work shoulder to shoulder and sharing equipment in tight quarters. - Able to work and move between different stations.