This position is responsible for the functions required by the Spray Dryer area and is essential in providing the raw materials necessary for tile production. This position is located in Crossville, TN, requiring attendance and adherence to scheduled and assigned work hours. Position is not a telecommuting position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
Keep powder running to the Press Department.
Clean lines and perform color changes when orders are complete.
Run and wash spray dryer when needed.
Vacuum Powder Silo decks and wash silos when empty
Assist in dumping hoppers in department and outside departments.
Perform basic maintenance (for example, replacing vacuum and dust collector hoses/belts/scrapers).
Work on Kaizen for continuous improvement.
Demonstrate understanding of operating Ball Mill Control Room, Color Mix Control Room, and Main Control Room.
Complete 5S and TPMs and all other necessary paperwork.
Operate a forklift and front-end loader.
Use Gemba board to effectively communicate issues.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, Supervisors, and other Departments as needed.
Perform start up and shutdown procedures, including cleaning.
Ensure that appropriate slip supplies are available.
Supervise the screening and electromagneting of all slip to be used.
Ensure that spray dried powder, after acceptance by the Technical
Cross-train in order to work all Powder Prep positions if needed:
Spray Dryer
Check lances to determine they are spraying well and change lances.
Perform startup, maintenance, and shutdown procedures, including cleaning.
Ensure that appropriate slip supplies are available.
Supervise the screening and electromagneting of all slip to be used.
Ensure that spray dried powder, after acceptance by the Technical Department, is delivered only to the powder slip for the correct color.
Measure silos and check cycle tanks and dump cyclone tanks if necessary.
Startup spray dryer.
Dump hoppers on deco line, kiln, and presses.
Clean bucket elevator during final fill and clean lines downstairs.
Complete moisture checks and density and viscosity testing.
Keep powder running to presses.
Color Room Operator
Make stain/color
Make batch corrections
Provide color to the spray dryer
Unload trucks to restock stain.
Clean mixing tank, holding tanks, ATMs, color lines A&B mixer.
Clean sieves after each color at the end of the day, taking care of waste when full.
Lifting 55 lbs., hooking and unhooking hoses and moving hoses.
Ball Mill/Water Room Operator
Maintain and do testing on Ball Mill (density, viscosity, residue test)
Run turbo mixer to control water and greenware.
Load and unload scrap.
Deal with suppliers and truck drivers, keeping on track of material quantities.
Maintain water system and switch out membrane.
Feed material to Ball Mill weight belts and know feed rates.
Multi-task by watching belts, screens, etc., to ensure smooth operation.
Operate heavy equipment to load weigh box and push new incoming loads of clay.
Lifting grinding media that weighs 55 lbs.
Color correct mixers/tanks that have not been passed within the declared specs.
Lifting 55-100 lbs. of stain, depending on the color being made. This could consist of a few bags to 30+ bags.
Process the water used in the plant through a membrane system that takes particulate out of the water.
Install and rotate membrane as needed.
Handle various chemicals that are put in the process.
Work on Kaizen for continuous improvement.
Follow safety guidelines and company standards, using Personal Protection Equipment.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Math Skills
Computer Skills
Communication Skills
Ability to Lift
Team Oriented
Ability to use heavy equipment
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 overtime as necessary and other shifts as necessary
Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug test, physical, and criminal background check
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Climbing, bending, standing, walking at a brisk pace 8+ hours a day, squatting, reaching, pushing and pulling
Lifting 100 pounds, either alone or with the assistance of another employee, in conformity with lifting techniques detailed in safety policies and training materials
Dexterity with hands for use of tools
Vision must be sufficient to see tools and equipment clearly
Hearing with the use of ear protection
Ability to tolerate and work at heights
MENTAL DEMANDS
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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 pace environment
Work with a Sense of Urgency
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
3 pm to 11 pm
Includes a 30- minute paid lunch and two (2) 10-minute breaks
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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.