Field Refractory Support Technician I

HarbisonWalker International; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International is seeking a Refractory Support Specialist I to serve as on-site technical liaison for one or two accounts. You will work with Customer Service and Sales to provide cost-efficient products and support furnace lining, relining, and repairs.

This labor-intensive role involves assisting customers with lining, relining, and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes, and requires safe operation of brick saws and related tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Safely use brick saw and bricklaying equipment.
• Experience with refractory lined units is preferred.
• Operate jib crane and rig loads correctly.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Read, understand and follow work orders.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret refractory lining drawings; lay brick using brick saw and equipment; assist with procedures.
• Assist customer staff with gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation.
• Assist with cleaning/preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes for repair and relining.
• Observe product performance on site; perform in-service inspections and document findings with the team.
• Monitor stock levels; place replacement orders with Customer Service to meet needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on refractory equipment and document tasks.
• Conduct spare parts/inventory counts and ensure site standards are met.
• Promote safety and 5S; participate in daily/toolbox talks and trainings.

Skills

Reading drawings

Lining drawings

Bricklaying

Brick saw operation

Jib crane operation

Forklift operation

Work order reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brick saw

Bricklaying equipment

Jib crane

Forklift

Hand and electrical tools

Job description

HarbisonWalker International is seeking a Refractory Support Specialist I to serve as on-site technical liaison for one or two accounts. You will work with Customer Service and Sales to provide cost-efficient products and support furnace lining, relining, and repairs.

This labor-intensive role involves assisting customers with lining, relining, and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes, and requires safe operation of brick saws and related tools.