Raw Material Operator/Mechanic - Nights

SUMMARY: Intermediate level position. Performs skilled work in the preparation & storage of prill. Operates various manual & automated equipment. Ensures product meets all specifications. Ensures work areas are safe, neat, clean & ready for production. Work is performed under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advises the BP Manager in a timely fashion of repairs / equipment issues that adversely effects equipment performance
• Advises the BP Manager in a timely fashion of process issues that result in quality or out of spec issues
• Assist maintenance with Body Prep equipment repairs as necessary
• Checks & empties dust from dust collectors as necessary
• Checks & empties hoppers as necessary
• Checks & reports silo levels as necessary
• Checks, logs & reports required data pertaining to emission conditions of dust collection equipment in Body Prep area
• Cleans magnets & screens according to current work instructions
• Completes all required reports, logs, etc. accurately, neatly, completely & timely
• Follow all safety policies
• Follow all standard work instructions
• Keeps accurate report / log of equipment &/or process issues
• Keeps accurate reports on volume of material processed &/or consumed
• Maintain safe & clean working environment at all times, conducts general housekeeping in assigned areas
• Operates & maintains forklift as needed
• Operates dust control equipment as necessary
• Performs & reports results of process / material QC audits per work instructions
• Performs related tasks as required
• Determines where crude material deliveries are to be unloaded
• Keeps accurate reports on material deliveries
• Monitor dust & re-work levels, report any/all issues immediately
• Operates & maintains mobile sweeping equipment as necessary
• Operates automated fired scrap crushing & grinding system as necessary
• Operates automated silo feeding & conveying systems
• Operates front-end / wheel loader as necessary
• Properly fills silos with crude raw materials from bunkers & maintains a safe inventory level of raw materials in crude material silos
• Receives, reviews, verifies raw material deliveries & processes shipping documents to ensure proper materials have been delivered
• Unloads, transports & stores materials as required
• Adds correct size & quantity of media to MMC modules per current work instructions
• Checks, controls & records slurry parameters in storage tanks
• Completes & logs media checks according to current work instructions
• Ensures that all slip production meets required specifications
• Ensures that correct batch formula is used per current specifications
• Keeps accurate reports on volume of slip produced & consumed
• Maintains slip inventory via scheduled slip tank measurements & determining necessary MMC start/stop schedule
• Operates automated silo unloading, batching, conveying & feeding system
• Operates automated multi-stage continuous ball mill (MMC) in the preparation of body slip
• Operates raw material storage, handling & processing equipment including front-end loader, continuous mill, etc. as necessary
• Operates slip handling systems, including but not limited to various pumps, hoses, tanks, sieves, etc.
• Assist with training of Level I & II Operators as necessary
• Checks, controls & records prill moisture according to current work instructions
• Checks, controls & records process water parameters in storage tanks
• Completes & logs prill scale calibration according to current work instructions
• Ensures that all prill production meet required specifications
• Maintains prill inventory via scheduled prill silo measurements & determining necessary spray dryer start/stop schedule
• Monitors Level I & II activities, suggests options for improved results
• Operates automated blunging system, controls & maintains materials within specifications
• Operates automated prill humidity device according to current work instructions
• Operates automated prill handling, conveying & storage systems
• Operates automated spray drying system (ATM) in the preparation of prill
• Operates various devices per current work instructions to characterize product ; ie. thermal balance, digital scale, dryer, rotap, etc.
• Perform ATM nozzle maintenance, ensure nozzles are in proper working order at all times
• Troubleshoot / solve basic process & quality problems

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work productively in a team environment, develop & maintain effective working relationships with team members
• Ability to understand & follow oral & written instructions
• Ability to interface with PC for data entry of process control parameters
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to maintain focus while working individually
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to operate a wheel loader
• Ability to operate automated control systems for production equipment
• Ability to recognize work area hazards & take measures to avoid them
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Basic knowledge of the occupational hazards involved & the safety precautions necessary for proper handling of the materials used in the Body Prep Dept
• Basic knowledge of the types of material being handled
• Basic knowledge of inventory practices
• Knowledge & willingness to learn, support & implement Florida Tile training methods as well as policies & procedures
• Knowledge of precautions necessary for ensuring safe work environment for self & team members
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have physical condition & agility for performing strenuous manual labor
• Professional conduct required, including excellent attendance, exemplary contribution/performance & other desirable behaviors such as positive attitude etc.
• Requires wearing a respirator as needed, requires a clean-shaven face. Must pass the pulmonary medical exam & fit test
• Utilize communication skills to effectively communicate in verbal & written form with peers, Dept Mgr, etc.
• Ability to make complicated decisions & plan detailed work priorities
• Ability to rotate as necessary with Level I & II Operators
• Assist with training Level I & II Operators as necessary
• Interpret process control & QC information, charts, etc. & make basic process adjustments as necessary to ensure product compliance with current standards
• Minimum six months experience as BP Opr II
• Utilize troubleshooting skills to help solve departmental issues

Florida Tile provides an array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Provided 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Florida Tile is committed to treating people fairly and respectfully, we are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity in the people we hire, the manner in which they are trained, their selections for promotions and transfer, and in all other aspects of employment. Your ability and performance are the keys to your success here at Florida Tile, regardless of your age, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, religion, creed national origin, political ideology, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability unrelated to the ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.