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5 Coorstek Furnace Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

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Kiln/Furnace Technician I

Golden, CO · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Kiln/Furnace Technician I Responsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing ... CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions ...

CoorsTek, Inc.

Kiln/Furnace Technician I

Golden, CO · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Kiln/Furnace Technician I Responsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing ... CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions ...

CoorsTek

Kiln/Furnace Technician I

Golden, CO · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Kiln/Furnace Technician I Responsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing ... CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions ...

CoorsTek, Inc.

Kiln/Furnace Technician I

Golden, CO · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

Job Title Kiln/Furnace Technician I Responsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing ... CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions ...

CoorsTek

Kiln Tech I (Days or Graveyard)

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

... furnace maintenance and loading and unloading of kilns and/or furnaces. Why CoorsTek? | Benefits & Incentives * Additional $2.50/hour shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts * 401(k) with ...

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Do workers at CoorsTek get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Does CoorsTek pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
44% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

At CoorsTek, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
90% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from CoorsTek affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at CoorsTek?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 71% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at CoorsTek worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do CoorsTek workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
79% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it for CoorsTek workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
70% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at CoorsTek?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2026.

Do CoorsTek managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do jobs at CoorsTek spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
7% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at CoorsTek?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at CoorsTek good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
77% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CoorsTek feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CoorsTek get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at CoorsTek?

Most people feel stressed out here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CoorsTek enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CoorsTek recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at CoorsTek?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at CoorsTek?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 41% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think CoorsTek’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how CoorsTek is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
80% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

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Kiln/Furnace Technician I

CoorsTek

Golden, CO • On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

CoorsTek rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Kiln/Furnace Technician IResponsible for maintaining kiln performance through performing and documenting accurate kiln and/or furnace firing operations, kiln/furnace maintenance and loading and unloading of kilns and/or furnaces.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Under moderate supervision, performs and documents kiln and or furnace operations following approved work instructions and established department procedures for efficient use of kiln and/or furnace capacity
  • Takes incremental readings and maintains firing within specifications for all kiln and/or furnaces
  • Monitors and makes corrections to kiln and/or furnace push timing utilizing computer software as required
  • Restarts the kiln and/or furnaces in the event of a power outage or when surge occurs as required
  • Performs routine basic maintenance operations on kiln and/or furnaces as required
  • Corrects firing related issues through sandblasting, grinding or other method as needed; notifies appropriate personnel of corrections
  • Notifies lead, supervisor or engineer in the event of issues or concerns regarding kiln and/or furnace equipment or product condition
  • Manually pushes or pulls heavy kiln cars in and out of kilns as needed
  • Loads and unloads product for kiln and/or furnaces up to 80% of the time as needed
  • Responsible for rebuilding kiln cars including replacing bricking, wheels and bearings per departmental needs
  • Tracks kiln and/or furnace furniture quality including inventories, reconfiguring and reloading as required; may include visual and dimensional inspection of refractories, beams and SiC plates
  • Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned May work any and all shifts/days as required

Job Requirements:

Shift:

  • Days: 6:00am - 6:00pm
  • Work Week: Wednesday - Friday

Education:

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent Experience:
  • Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/work experience

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledgeable in the basic fundamentals of loading ceramics to insure proper loading of a wide variety of materials and part configurations
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail as well as good verbal and written communication skills required
  • Must have basic math and computer skills
  • Forklift certification as required by department or facility
  • Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

Target Hiring Range

Hourly: USD 22.84 - USD 27.62

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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