Operator; 2nd shift Spray Dryer
Operator; 2nd shift Spray Dryer
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Spray Dryer Operator 2nd Shift Plant 1
BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision 401K
AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Spray Dryer Operator to be located in Crossville TN. Reporting to the Powder Prep Supervisor.
JOB 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 frontend loader.
- Use Gemba board to effectively communicate issues.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers 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
- Crosstrain 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.
- Clean spray dryer lines clean sieves wash spray dryer and clean floor.
- 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.
- Multitask 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 55100 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong problemsolving skills
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills in dealing with employees management and vendors
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must be able to work holidays.
- Must be available to work overtime as necessary and work other shifts as necessary may be called in during abnormal hours
- Must pass a mandatory preemployment drug test physical and criminal background check
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequent climbing bending standing walking at a brisk pace 8 hours a day squatting reaching pushing and pulling
- Occasional lifting 80 pounds either alone or with the assistance of another employee in conformity with lifting techniques detailed in safety policies and training materials
- Frequent dexterity with hands for use of tools
- Frequently vision must be sufficient to see tools and equipment clearly
- Frequent hearing with the use of ear protection
- Frequent ability to tolerate and work at heights
MENTAL DEMANDS:
- 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 fastpaced environment
- Work with a Sense of Urgency
AHF PRODUCTS:
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.
AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood tile and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in awardwinning flooring design product development manufacturing and service we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs innovation and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce Armstrong Flooring Hartco Robbins LM Flooring Capella HomerWood Hearthwood Raintree Autograph Emily Morrow Home tmbr Crossville and Crossville Studios. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract Hartco Contract AHF Contract Armstrong Flooring Parterre Crossville and Crossville Studios. Headquartered in Mountville Pennsylvania with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia AHF Products employs over 3000 dedicated team members.
Employment Type
Full-Time
