Bricklayer - Refractory

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Tanner (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Career development training

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a maintenance-oriented professional to support refractory brick and ceramic installations across furnaces and related equipment. You will troubleshoot, cut, install, and move refractory materials with cranes and forklifts, while maintaining strict safety standards.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up equipment, and collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure timely repairs and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and process flow diagrams as needed to perform tasks.
• Must be able to set up equipment for cutting brick to size and shape.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment and flexible hours including weekends and holidays as necessary.
• ANSI fall protection compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders and follows directions from supervisor or manager.
• Troubleshoots machine operations by observing and coordinating with leadership and staff.
• Installs refractory materials and constructs arches, barriers, and tops for furnaces.
• Sets up equipment for movement of refractory using cranes, forklifts, and related gear.
• Loads and unloads refractory supplies and maintains safety guidelines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Equipment setup

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years refractory installation experience

Ability to read blueprints and operate from heights

ANSI fall protection training

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Scissor lift operation

Welding

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 setup 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:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

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.