Job Description: Oven Operator - 12 Hour Rotating (2-2-3) Schedule
Location: Durham, NC
Pay: $21.00/hour
Shifts:
Nights - 7:00 PM to 7:30 AMAre you ready to move beyond basic production work and into a highly technical, hands-on manufacturing role where your decisions matter? We’re looking for detail-driven, self-motivated Oven Operators who enjoy working independently, making process adjustments, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to produce high-quality products. This role offers strong pay, long-term stability, extended time off, and the opportunity to work with advanced equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. This position is an advanced role requiring technical judgment, precision, and accountability. Responsibilities for the Oven Operator: Assemble materials and operate equipment safely and efficiently Measure and assemble materials, apply chemicals, and transport raw materials Work with both solid and liquid raw materials during the activation processes Adjust solution chemistries using Excel spreadsheets, monitor chemical inventory, and ensure tank chemistry stays within specification Read run plans and input correct recipes into machinery systems Operate and perform basic maintenance on analytical equipment Change solution filters as required Read and follow Standard Operating Sheets (SOS) and troubleshoot process deviations Verify solutions, materials, and finished products meet specifications before use or release Handle raw materials and finished products carefully to prevent damage Operate independently while collaborating with engineers and technicians Communicate product, process, or data issues promptly to supervisors or managers Run formed bricks through an extruder to form honeycomb catalysts Place catalysts on trays, wrap them, and load carts for oven processing Load oven carts, monitor temperature and humidity, make process adjustments, and unload upon completion Prepare dry catalysts for chemical activation Prepare chemical mixes for the activation process Cut catalysts to specifications Build arrays by cementing catalysts to specification and installing them into modules Requirements for the Kiln Operator: Reliable transportation and strong attendance habits Clean drug screen and background check (unfortunately no felony convictions) Must have experience with operating an oven or furnace within a manufacturing company Strong attention to detail and safety-conscious mindset Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility Basic math and written communication skills Ability to read instructions and accurately record information Proven knowledge of general plant safety Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when required Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Why You’ll Want This Role Competitive $21.00/hour pay Stable, full-time employment Technically challenging work that stays engaging Hands-on responsibility and ownership of your process Long-term growth potential in a manufacturing environment If you’re looking for a role where your skills, judgment, and attention to detail truly matter — join our team & apply today to take the next step in your manufacturing career!
