On-Site Refractory Technician – Lining & Repairs

HarbisonWalker International; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Read drawings

Safety awareness

Read work orders

Computer skills

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brick saw

Bricklaying equipment

Jib crane operation

Forklift operation

Hand and electrical tools

Job description

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