Operator/ 2nd Shift; Kiln Dept.

Kiln Line Operator

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Large Press Operator/Jr. Mechanic to be located in Crossville, TN. No travel required.

Job Duties

• Run kilns from start up to shut down.
• Operate Motion Car Computer system
• Operate Motion Car manually.
• Communicate with and work closely with other departments, ensuring that the department is supplying other departments with the produce they need and communicating any quality issues.
• Produce engobe, clean engobe trays and empty tubs.
• Recognize Quality Issues with tile.
• Follow processes and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct all aspects of instrument observation, gas burner control techniques and changing out, roller cleaning, tile feeding and handling of system, plus all parameters that affect the operation of the unit.
• Demonstrate understanding of control panel buttons.
• Demonstrate understanding of high flame to low flame and low flame to high flame.
• Understand power outage response.
• Communicate effectively with and work closely with other departments, specifically the Press, Glaze, Sorting and S&S departments, to ensure that the department is supplying other departments with the product they need and communicating any quality issues.
• Recognize any quality issues with tile.
• Operate all loaders and unloaders in the Kiln and Glaze departments.
• Complete changeovers on the kilns in a timely manner.
• Monitor continuously the functions of the roller hearth kiln.
• Marshall all of the tile in the storage system.
• Ensure that the unit is working between very fine control limits in order to produce consistently good tile.
• Report any issues to the next shift.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, Supervisors, and other Departments.
• Follow safety guidelines and company standards, and wear PPE at all times.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform any other duties that may be required or assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age  
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail 
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic 
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with employees 
• Must be able to work holidays. 
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary and other shifts as necessary 
• Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug test, physical, and criminal background check 
  
  

Physcial Demands

• Frequently climbing, bending, standing, walking at a brisk pace 8 hours a day, squatting, reaching, pushing and pulling 
• Occasionally lifting 80 pounds, either alone or with the assistance of another employee, in conformity with lifting techniques detailed in safety policies and training materials 
• Occasional dexterity with hands for use of tools 
• Frequently vision must be sufficient to see tools and equipment clearly 
• Frequently hearing with the use of ear protection 
  
  

Mental Demands

• Think analytically
• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency
  
  

Ahf Products

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, Robbins®, LM Flooring ®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph®, Emily Morrow Home®, tmbr®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios®. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract™, Hartco Contract™, AHF Contract®, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre®, Crossville® and Crossville Studios®. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members.