Onsite Refractory Technician: Furnace Lining & Repair

Socket.dev; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Refractory Technician to work on customer sites performing lining, relining, and repair of furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. The role requires standing for long periods, heavy lifting, and operating bricklaying equipment in harsh environments.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, performing various installation methods, maintaining tools, and adhering to 5S and safety policies. This is a labor-intensive, on-site position with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret refractory lining drawings and work orders.
• Experience using brick saw and bricklaying equipment for lining, relining and repair.
• Ability to operate jib cranes and forklifts safely; use various hand and electrical tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret refractory lining drawings and lay brick in ladles, furnaces, tundishes using bricklaying equipment.
• Perform refractory installation methods (gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber, firebrick).
• Assist with cleaning/prepping equipment and assemblies for repair and relining.
• Document findings from post mortem tear outs and maintain inventory of parts and tools.
• Follow safety policies, participate in toolbox talks and trainings, maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Reading and interpreting drawings

Bricklaying and brick saw operation

Knowledge of refractory lined units

Jib crane operation

Forklift operation

Hand and electrical tools

Read and follow work orders

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills (Excel a plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brick saw

Bricklaying equipment

Preventive maintenance tools

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Refractory Technician to work on customer sites performing lining, relining, and repair of furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. The role requires standing for long periods, heavy lifting, and operating bricklaying equipment in harsh environments.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, performing various installation methods, maintaining tools, and adhering to 5S and safety policies. This is a labor-intensive, on-site position with a focus on quality and compliance.