Kiln Firer Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.

Store products to ensure the quality and in accordance with standards and regulations. Ensure the stock facilities are kept according to hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of …

Adjust the oven temperature level and uniformity by correcting the fuel feed.

Control and monitor the kiln so that it fires ware (greenware or decorations) according to specified thickness and hardness.

Observe the color of fires and pyrometric cones under certain processing conditions such as high temperature.

Prepare the firebox and give indications to other workers on lighting fires.

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

Kiln characteristics, operation and types such as periodic kilns, updraft kilns, downdraft kilns, sprung arch kilns, or catenary arch kilns.

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

Managing a product specific and energy efficient kiln ventilation.

Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials or hazardous materials. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming …

Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to GMP of each batch of product.

Perform small maintenance tasks on drawing kiln such as replacing the cooling pads of the jacket and plugging in the kiln with mortar.

Perform equipment validations and calibrations, along with methods and procedures for receiving incoming raw materials from suppliers.