Manufacturing Operator

• Finishing Operator II (Sandblaster) will be responsible primarily for using blasting equipment and techniques to remove excess material from various ceramic products. The operator also works within the Fired Finishing department and may be cross trained to achieve engineered specifications for ceramic products through various types of machines or hand tools for multiple operations (including grinding/finishing, cutting to dimensions, dressing, speed testing, washing, glazing ,etc.)

• Operates a manual sandblast booth and is required to wear full bodied suits/ helmets.
• Uses product-finishing knowledge to assess appearance, weights, finish, and dimensions against specifications.
• Operate finishing machines that involve more complex, computer-controlled operations that require more elaborate setups.
• Cut products with more complex finish geometry and shape requirements.
• Inspects product and equipment to verify or determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Kiln Setter/Drawer II: plans and builds car configurations and stacks products in specified patterns on racks, platforms, or tunnel kiln cars to prepare for loading into periodic or tunnel kilns, ovens and or furnaces for burning.
  • Follows manufacturing instructions to use deck batts, blocks, clamps and fillers for preparing products such as ceramics and abrasives for heating or firing.
  • Selects product by burn type and dates according to firing schedule
  • Draws product from kiln by hand or by using hoist and truck cars.
  • Moves product to stripping area for visible inspection.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent experience.
• General manufacturing skills such as blueprint reading, intermediate math skills (measure in standard and metrics using various measuring devices such as calipers, measuring tapes, micrometers, measuring tools) and basic computers skills are required.
• This position requires up to 3 months' work experience to become proficient in most phases of the job to work independently.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Employee will be subject to a full body suit when sandblasting, to include helmet.
• May be required to repetitively lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job within the manufacturing environment, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to heat, fumes or airborne dust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Various PPE devices & equipment such as gloves, safety shoes, respirators, dust masks, hard hats, respirators, hearing protection, and glasses may be required.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

This posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive description of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position as they may be changed at management discretion or in response to business demands.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE:

Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics is a worldwide manufacturer of high temperature specialised refractory materials. Our products are manufactured for the Ceramics, Metallurgy, Foundry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Waste Processing and Glass Making Industries. We specialise in products ranging from refractory bricks, tiles and blocks to mortar, cements, ramming and gunnable monolithics and trowelling mixes to low mass kiln furniture systems.

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.
LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US

Pay Details: Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $23.40 to $31.45 per hour. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 10% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range for this position, is $53539.20 to $71,957.60. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

• Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)

Shift details: 1st Shift

Benefits:

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, & Life insurance
• 401K match & Retirement Accumulation Pension Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation, Sick Time, and 12 Days Holiday Pay
• 10% bonus opportunity & more!