Bricklayer - Refractory

Carpenter Technology; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Many other options

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a maintenance technician focused on refractory installation and repairs. You will read blueprints, operate vehicles, handle installations on various furnaces, and uphold strict safety standards.

Experience with welding or acetylene burning is preferred, and you must meet ANSI fall-protection requirements. Expect shift rotations, weekend/holiday hours, and ongoing training to stay current with technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years refractory installation experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, operate vehicles, work from heights, and work in various environmental conditions is required.
• The ability to weld and acetylene burn is preferred.
• Applicants must meet the ANSI fall protection requirement.
• Applicants must be willing to upgrade their knowledge and skills as new technology and methods are introduced.
• This will involve attending training schools.

Responsibilities

• Receives work order and verbal instructions from supervisor, manager, coordinator, etc.
• Troubleshoots job at the machine by observing operations and interacting with operations leadership and employees.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and process flow diagrams as needed to perform tasks.
• Removes damaged refractory and disposes hazardous materials per guidelines.
• Set up equipment for cutting brick to size and shape.
• Assist in loading and unloading refractory supply needs.
• Safely set up refractory for movement within the operations with cranes, mobile equipment, etc.
• Ensure mixing of mortar and castable refractory is accurate to specific needs.
• Install refractory materials in various furnaces.
• Construct arches, lintels, thermal barriers and tops for electric arc furnaces.
• Repair or replace furnace castings with refractory repairs.
• Modify furnace structure, heat shields and hot boxes to install furnace refractories.
• Use mobile equipment as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to engineering in design/repair/improvement of equipment.
• Operate safely and observe safety rules and guidelines.
• Must be able to meet safety requirements including ANSI fall protection expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Operate vehicles

Working at heights

Welding

Acetylene burning

ANSI fall protection

Safety compliance

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for providing various types of support regarding refractory bricks, ceramic fiber material, castable refractories, refractory plastics, fasteners, various furnace castings, expanded metal sheets, and steel bars or plates throughout the manufacturing plant. This includes, but not limited to, troubleshooting and repairs to construct refractory linings and castings on all types of furnaces, thermal barriers and hot boxes. Must be able to function safely in a fast-paced environment and be responsible to maintain equipment in a craftsman-like manner. Ability to work in conjunction with other maintenance crafts, engineering and production personnel. This position involves shift rotations, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as necessary.

SOURCE OF SUPERVISION

Supervisor/Manager

DUTIES

• Receives work order and verbal instructions from supervisor, manager, coordinator, etc.
• Troubleshoots job at the machine by observing operations and interacting with operations leadership and employees.
• Responsible to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and process flow diagrams as needed to perform tasks.
• Removes damaged refractory and disposes hazardous materials per guidelines.
• Ability to set up equipment for cutting brick to size and shape.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of refractory supply needs.
• Ability to safely set up refractory for movement within the operations with the use of cranes, mobile equipment, etc.
• Ability to ensure the mixing of mortar and castable refractory is accurate to specific needs.
• Ability to install refractory materials in various furnaces.
• Construct arches, lintels, thermal barriers and tops for electric arc furnaces.
• Repairs or replaces furnace castings in conjunction with refractory repairs (cheek plates, breast plates, sill plates, door angles, and castings).
• Makes modification to furnace structure, heat shields and hot boxes to install furnace refractories.
• Ability to use mobile equipment as needed (ie: cranes, forklift, scissor lift, etc).
• Provide technical assistance to engineering in the design, repair, or improvement of equipment if applicable.
• Operates in a safe manner and observes safety rules and guidelines.
• Must be able to meet safety requirements including ANSI fall protection expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING PREFERENCE

Minimum of three years refractory installation experience preferred. The ability to read blueprints, operate vehicles, work from heights, and work in various environmental conditions is required. The ability to weld and acetylene burn, is preferred. Applicants must meet the ANSI fall protection requirement. Applicants must be willing to upgrade their knowledge and skills as new technology and methods are introduced. This will involve attending training schools.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• 401k with company contributions
• Many other options

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing (AM) processes and soft magnetics applications. Carpenter recently expanded its AM capabilities to provide a complete "powder-to-part" solution to accelerate materials innovation, offer rapid prototyping, and streamline parts production.

COMPANY VALUES

Carpenter Technology Corporation is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.