Thermal Hardware Specialist, Kiln - Level 4/5

The role

The Specialist oversees the operations, parameters, and maintenance of sintering roller hearth kilns and dryers. This role bridges technician day to day work with engineering to maximize equipment reliability and product quality.

What you will do

• Monitor and adjust kiln parameters including burners, temperature, pressure, and rollers
• Conduct regular analyses to assess kiln efficiency
• Perform routine inspections of kiln components
• Interpret alarms and operational trends to make adjustments with engineering
• Complete daily work orders to oversee technician work orders
• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks and spare parts are managed
• Calibrate instruments and control systems
• Adhere to all safety protocols and use PPE
• Maintain and support development of work instructions, procedures, and work orders
• Develop machinery Key Performance Indicators

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of professional experience working with kiln machining
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments and stand for extended periods
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed
• Physical effort with some handling of lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Must be willing to travel for business and operational needs, travel requirement is up to 15%
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under U.S. Code, or Asylee

Nice to have

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environment
• Knowledge of quality tools, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, control plans, and various problem-solving appr
• Experience developing or supporting complex mechanical/structural assemblies
• Experience developing or supporting fluid component/valve assembly
• Experience developing or supporting CNC machining, forming, bending
• Experience developing or supporting bonding, drilling, fastening and other assembly manufacturing processes
• Computer skill sets such as SQL, Microsoft Office, or other electronic systems

About the company

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