Kiln Assistant

About Us

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Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing. 

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

About the Team

You will be part of Carmeuse Americas, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The Americas headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, PA and have over three dozen production facilities across the Eastern U.S., Canada, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia

Carmeuse Americas headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is North America's largest producer of lime and limestone products.  A division of the global Carmeuse Group based in Europe, Carmeuse Americas manufactures as much as 7 million tons of finished products and 25 million tons of chemical limestone and aggregates every year.

Backed by over 150 years of experience and teamed by over 2,000 employees, Carmeuse operates 28 manufacturing facilities in the USA and Canada. 

Our products are quarried and mined from natural, high-quality deposits of limestone and then graded and manufactured into quicklime, hydrated lime, and high purity chemical grade limestone. These products are used in a variety of industries including power generation, steel making, water and waste treatment, construction, land development, building materials, and paper manufacturing.

As a natural product, lime makes an excellent choice for these commercial applications, and is a leading contributor to the maintenance and preservation of the world's ecosystem.

Using cutting edge technology, the Carmeuse Team conducts constant research and development to ensure the reliability of its products and meet customer needs.  We also provide customer specific in-field application support. A network of terminals, employing trains, trucks, and barges, transports products to meet customer’s “On-time” demands. 

Education/Experience Requirements:

1.1       Must have a sufficient understanding of the English language, basic mathematics skills (i.e. addition and subtraction), and the ability to carry out oral and written instructions, may include the completion of paperwork.

2.0       Job Responsibilities Overview:

2.1       This position is responsible for performing a variety of general duties in the kiln department and other departments as required.  This position must be able to work more than eight (8) hours per day.  This includes weekends and holidays.

• Currently scheduled for 12-hour shifts.

• Shift schedule is a 2-2-3.

3.0       Detailed Position Objectives:

1. Perform routine maintenance including, but not limited to, lubrication and cleaning of equipment.  This will involve the climbing of stairs and ladders, and being exposed to heights.

    

   1. Trouble shoot and resolve equipment operational issues during production.  Effective and timely communication of said issue(s) to Management and Maintenance personnel if unable to resolve the problem.

1. Operate a small CAT model loader with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or forks to lift and/or transport materials.

1. Operate storage bin load-out spouts. From these storage bins, materials, such as bulk Dolomitic quick lime, bulk Dolomitic hydrated lime, and kiln dust, are loaded into all types of haul units, including rail type.

1. Communicate and cooperate with management, coworkers, truckers, and customers as required.

1. Operate and maintain the coal handling system.  This includes loading and unloading.

1. Periodically lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and/or moving up to 50 lbs.  Employee must get assistance if lifting more than 50 lbs.

1. Must pass yearly pulmonary function test.  The results must prove the ability to wear a respirator.  If a failed test occurs, a second opinion will be required.

1. Learn rotary kiln processes and how to operate a rotary kiln, along with all related equipment within a reasonable amount of time.

1. Collect material samples as required for quality testing.

1. Perform other duties as required or directed and adhere to all safety requirements.

You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.