On-Site Refractory Technician – Lining & Repairs

HarbisonWalker International

Reading (Berks County)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HarbisonWalker International (HWI) is hiring a Refractory Technician to join the Value Added Services Team. The role involves on-site work at customer sites, lining, relining, and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes, while maintaining safety and adhering to lead instructions.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, performing various refractory installations, and documenting findings. The position requires strong physical capability and attention to safety in a demanding industrial

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to safely use brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick.
Requires working knowledge of refractory lined units.
Ability to safely operate a jib crane and ensure the rigging of the load is correct.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to safely operate various hand and electrical tools.
Ability to read, understand and work in conformity with work orders, as directed.
Ability to detect and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
Organized individual with emphasis on quality.
Requires fundamental computer skills, experience in excel a plus.

Responsibilities

Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick up in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc.; teach installation procedures and provide guidance to correct procedures.
Performing all types of refractory installation methods, including gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation.
Assisting in the cleaning and preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication.
Assisting with post mortem tear outs and accurately documenting findings.
Performing preventive and general maintenance tasks on tools and refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance.
Performing spare parts and tool inventory count to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing detailed inventory usage reports at the end of shift.
Observing and promoting safety and 5'S standards; complying with established facility safety policies and procedures; participating in daily safety tool box talks and monthly trainings; maintaining a safe and clean working environment.