Brick Manufacturer Cell Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Sunnen Products Company was founded in 1924 by Joseph Sunnen. For the last 100 years, we have been a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of bore sizing and finishing equipment, engine rebuilding equipment, and tooling and abrasives. We are seeking results-driven candidates that are interested in working for a company with a long legacy and a bright future!

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.

POSITION SUMMARY : 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.
• Perform quality control tests on nitrocellulose adhesive and binder.

Physical / Visual Activities or Demands : Physical / visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education : Job requires the use of high school level mathematics (geometry, algebra) use of complicated charts, tables and formulas. Use precision measuring instruments. Interpretation of data requires advanced skills and knowledge. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years of applied training in a particular or specialized occupation.

Experience : Requires a minimum of one year up to and including three years to gain sufficient experience to perform the requirements of the position.

Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position :

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position :

Telephone, copier, fax, personal computer / terminal, common application software; beater burs, top punches, mix bowls, brick die, Bickely cart, forklift.

Sunnen offers a wide variety of benefits for our employees, such as :

Medical (PPO and High Deductible Plan with Employer HSA Contribution)

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

We require a background and SSN check, drug test, and physical for pre-employment.