Careers at Yankee Hill Brick
1 Job Opportunity Listed (below) for:
• Burner Watchperson / Kiln Car Repair
About Us: Founded in 1881, Yankee Hill Brick has spent more than a century establishing themselves as a nationally recognized manufacturer of clay products including bricks, pavers, and special architectural shapes. Our products are specified on many award-winning projects. The combination of quality, color, and pristine finish makes Yankee Hill Brick an attractive choice for clients ranging from international design-build firms to architects throughout the United States to area masons. Our unique blends of locally-mined clay and our state of the art high-temperature firing kiln allow manufacturing of the highest quality clay products in the industry.
1 Job Opportunity Listed (below) for:
• Burner Watchperson / Kiln Car Repair
About Us: Founded in 1881, Yankee Hill Brick has spent more than a century establishing themselves as a nationally recognized manufacturer of clay products including bricks, pavers, and special architectural shapes. Our products are specified on many award-winning projects. The combination of quality, color, and pristine finish makes Yankee Hill Brick an attractive choice for clients ranging from international design-build firms to architects throughout the United States to area masons. Our unique blends of locally-mined clay and our state of the art high-temperature firing kiln allow manufacturing of the highest quality clay products in the industry.
Burner Watchperson /Kiln Car Repair
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)
· Monitor all functions of the kiln, drier, and transfer cars to ensure proper operation.
· Make corrections to equipment as needed to maintain proper operation.
· Contact maintenance supervisor/personnel if additional help is needed.
· Tear down, clean, and rebuild the kiln cars
· Routinely check the kiln cars as they are moving through the plant (blocks, frames, bearings, etc…)
· Use laser lines and various tools to ensure alignment of the kiln car deck blocks
· Repair / adjust deck block on the cars as necessary
· Maintain supplies in an orderly fashion· Greasing kiln cars - once a year (or as needed)
· Replacing kiln car end seals and insulation – once or twice a year (or as needed)
· Maintaining the numbers on the kiln cars.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
· Follow and support all company policies and procedures (safety, attendance, cell phone, etc…).
· Maintain clean and non-cluttered work areas (work benches, work tables, desks, etc…).
· Clean up and put all tools away after using them or at the end of the day.
· Clean up the work area after completing a repair or project.
· Consistently maintain and display a positive attitude.
· Operate all equipment (hand tools, forklifts, golf carts, loaders, scissor lift, etc…) in a safe and professional manner.
· Respond to area problems and job duties with a demonstration of self-initiative, good judgment, common sense, and professional courtesy.
· Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· Knowledge of and experience using various types of hand and power tools is required.
· Some computer work is required, general knowledge of computer operations.
· General mechanical experience is preferred.
· Welding experience is preferred.
· Experience reading blueprints, parts manuals and service manuals is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and int
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with outside agencies and other employees is required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Driver’s License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must walk, climb, stand, bend, squat, kneel, reach, lift, and use hands and fingers. The employee must process brick at a minimum rate of 3.4 tons per hour and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires working daytime and weekend hours on an 8-hour shift and possible nighttime hours as required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in certain areas and require hearing protection. The employee will be working with insulation and silica that requires the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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· Monitor all functions of the kiln, drier, and transfer cars to ensure proper operation.
· Make corrections to equipment as needed to maintain proper operation.
· Contact maintenance supervisor/personnel if additional help is needed.
· Tear down, clean, and rebuild the kiln cars
· Routinely check the kiln cars as they are moving through the plant (blocks, frames, bearings, etc…)
· Use laser lines and various tools to ensure alignment of the kiln car deck blocks
· Repair / adjust deck block on the cars as necessary
· Maintain supplies in an orderly fashion· Greasing kiln cars - once a year (or as needed)
· Replacing kiln car end seals and insulation – once or twice a year (or as needed)
· Maintaining the numbers on the kiln cars.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
· Follow and support all company policies and procedures (safety, attendance, cell phone, etc…).
· Maintain clean and non-cluttered work areas (work benches, work tables, desks, etc…).
· Clean up and put all tools away after using them or at the end of the day.
· Clean up the work area after completing a repair or project.
· Consistently maintain and display a positive attitude.
· Operate all equipment (hand tools, forklifts, golf carts, loaders, scissor lift, etc…) in a safe and professional manner.
· Respond to area problems and job duties with a demonstration of self-initiative, good judgment, common sense, and professional courtesy.
· Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· Knowledge of and experience using various types of hand and power tools is required.
· Some computer work is required, general knowledge of computer operations.
· General mechanical experience is preferred.
· Welding experience is preferred.
· Experience reading blueprints, parts manuals and service manuals is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and int
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with outside agencies and other employees is required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Driver’s License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must walk, climb, stand, bend, squat, kneel, reach, lift, and use hands and fingers. The employee must process brick at a minimum rate of 3.4 tons per hour and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires working daytime and weekend hours on an 8-hour shift and possible nighttime hours as required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in certain areas and require hearing protection. The employee will be working with insulation and silica that requires the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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