Weekend Operator – Ceramic Kiln

About the role

KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC is hiring a Weekend Operator in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The operator loads and unloads saggars on ceramic kiln beds according to schedule, prepares paperwork and signs off on operations, and runs the kiln per procedure to ensure product flow and quality. Two shifts are available: day shift (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7am-7pm) and night shift (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7pm-7am).

Key responsibilities

• Perform all load and unload operations according to procedures.
• Load saggars with raw material on ceramic kilns according to procedures.
• Make temperature checks as required and change kiln temperatures per schedule to run different materials according to specifications.
• Unload fired product from saggars and identify it by lot number.
• Notify supervisors and engineers of equipment malfunctions.
• Keep the kiln area and equipment clean and orderly.
• Process products according to production planning.

Required profile

• High school diploma, AS degree or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and understand technical reports, process specifications and office correspondence.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, share equipment in tight quarters and move between stations.

Required skills

• Simple data entry and use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Working knowledge of basic arithmetic, negative numbers, decimals and fractions.