Brick Manufacturer Cell Operator

Sunnen Products Company was founded in 1924 by Joseph Sunnen. Since then, Sunnen Products Company has been a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of bore sizing and finishing equipment, engine rebuilding equipment, and tooling and abrasives. As the leading global manufacturer of precision honing equipment and related accessories, Sunnen Products Company provides excellent employment opportunities for those in search of a challenging and rewarding career. We pride ourselves on our quality products, exceptional customer service and highly valued employees.

Sunnen is an equal opportunity employer and provides a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Sunnen maintains a high retention rate. About 60 percent of our employees have 10-plus years of service while 25 percent have 25-plus years of service. Currently, our average length of service is more than 15 years.

Job Description
Perform the duties required to manufacture vitrified bonded bricks, sulfur fill bricks and stones and make cellulose.

Essential Functions

· Clean, load and unload tunnel kilns and small and large periodic kilns.

· Hand stencil and test bricks that are out of range.

· Load and unload bricks and stones after sulfur impregnation.

· Tumble bricks to remove sulfur buildup.

· Fill and maintain sulfur level on brick and stick pots.

· Sort orders that need to be sulfur filled by cycle and priority status.

· Load bricks and sticks into oven for pre-heating before filling.

· Pull material for making of bricks.

· Weigh precise amounts of grain and bond components for making of bricks.

· Weigh precise amounts of material for making of bonds and binders.

· Operate a variety of mixers following precise mixing instructions.

· Screen mix materials for pressing of bricks.

· Clean and wash all mixing tools and mix room.

· Ensure all weight and mix components are accurate.

· Set up and operate brick press.

· Ensure brick size and weight are exact to ordered specifications.

· Clean press thoroughly as needed to prevent contamination.

· Install die for pressing of bricks and ensure exact tolerances are met.

· Cut and form materials for top punch and fill per specifications.

· Weigh components for manufacturing cellulose and mix per exact instructions.

· Troubleshoot all machinery.

· Build kiln carts per instructions.

· Perform other related duties.

· Be available to carry a pager and be on call on a rotating basis, including weekends and holidays.

Company Benefits

· Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits – effective day one

· 401K with 3% match

· Life insurance and Short Term Disability – 100% company paid

· Plant Medical – Nurse & Chiropractor on-site every week providing free services for employees.

· 13 Paid Holidays, paid vacation

· Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250/year

Sunnen 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5,250