Supervisor/In-charge Kiln Sorting & Grading (Ceramics)

Job Description

Title: Supervisor/In-charge Kiln Sorting & Grading (Ceramics)

Company Name: Dacca Ceramics and Sanitary Wares Limited

Vacancy: 2

Age: 23 to 37 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Sanitary ware

• Diploma in Glass & Ceramic Technology

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Sanitary ware

• Age 23 to 37 years
• Only Male

For Experience candidate Educational Certificate is not Mandatory.

1. Firing Operations

• Temperature Control: Monitor and adjust kiln temperatures, atmospheric conditions (oxidation/reduction), and pressure levels using digital pyrometers, gauges, and valves.

• Process Optimization: Manage firing cycles and curves to ensure uniform heating and prevent product defects like deformation or cracking.

• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee routine maintenance of burners, kiln cars, fans, and sensors to avoid breakdowns.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve critical firing issues such as gas leakages or burner malfunctions. 

2. Loading & Unloading

• Space Optimization: Direct the organization of ceramic pieces on refractory shelves or kiln cars to maximize space while ensuring optimal airflow.

• Support Management: Oversee the fabrication and application of protective "engobe" coatings on kiln furniture (supports and posts) to prevent pieces from sticking during firing.

• Safe Handling: Ensure greenware (unfired) and finished products are loaded/unloaded with minimal breakage. 

3. Grading & Quality Control

• Defect Inspection: Assess fired products for quality issues such as cracks, glaze defects, or discoloration.

• Product Sorting: Categorize finished goods based on quality standards (e.g., Grade A, B, or scrap) before sending them to storage or packaging.

• Data Logging: Maintain accurate records of firing times, temperature profiles, and yield rates to monitor throughput and scrap factors. 

4. Supervision & Management

• Manpower Allocation: Manage shift strengths and distribute daily tasks among kiln operators and line workers.

• Safety Compliance: Enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain strict adherence to safety protocols for high-heat environments.

• Coordination: Collaborate with production, maintenance, and utility departments to align firing schedules with overall factory targets. 

• T/A
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2