Field Refractory Technician: Nationwide Travel and Training

American Crematory Equipment Co; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

On-the-job training

Job summary

American Crematory Equipment Company is seeking disciplined, mechanically skilled individuals for a Field Refractory Technician position. This role focuses on installing, repairing, and rebuilding high-temperature refractory systems in crematory equipment nationwide.

This is a hands-on, mission-driven field role requiring precision, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. Travel nationwide, extensive on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement await qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Construction, masonry, welding, mechanical, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Military service experience encouraged.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic math.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Industrial mechanical environments.
• Confined space work inside chamber interiors.
• Lifting 50–75 lbs.
• Frequent travel (air and vehicle).
• Team-based field operations.

Responsibilities

• Refractory demolition (floors, walls, combustion chambers).
• Installation of castable refractory, brick, and fiber insulation systems.
• Mixing and placing high-temperature materials to specification.
• Forming and finishing chamber floors and insulation systems.
• Performing controlled curing and heat-up procedures.
• Reading work instructions, drawings, and installation specifications.
• Inspecting completed work for quality and compliance.
• Maintaining safe and organized job sites.
• Traveling nationwide for multi-day service assignments.
• Working closely with Lead Technicians and customers to complete projects on schedule.

Skills

Construction experience

Masonry

Welding

Mechanical

Industrial maintenance

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Independent work

Military service

Job description

American Crematory Equipment Company is seeking disciplined, mechanically skilled individuals for a Field Refractory Technician position. This role focuses on installing, repairing, and rebuilding high-temperature refractory systems in crematory equipment nationwide.

This is a hands-on, mission-driven field role requiring precision, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. Travel nationwide, extensive on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement await qualified candidates.