Refractory Bricklayer – BRS Shutdown – Osceola, AR

The Systems Group; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

NCCER certifications

Welding training

Job summary

The Systems Group in Osceola, AR is hiring a Refractory Bricklayer to support our high‑temperature facilities. Compensation is $32 per hour with a $150 per diem; hours are 5 days, with day/night shifts.

The role centers on building and repairing furnaces, kilns, and boilers with heat‑resistant materials and following exact blueprints. Join a safety‑driven team committed to quality and long‑term strategic growth across the country.

Qualifications

• Previous Refractory Bricklaying experience required
• Excellent Safety Record. Safety is our # 1 priority
• Proficiency in masonry, welding, and understanding specialized materials like ceramic fiber and castable refractories
• OSHA Approved Met-Guard boots (annual company allowance provided)
• Knowledge of Structural fitting and Fabrication
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass Pulmonary & Fit test

Responsibilities

• Laying & bonding specialized bricks, such as firebricks or silica bricks, using heat-resistant mortar
• Cutting and shaping refractory bricks, tiles, and ceramic fibers with precision tools
• Applying unshaped materials , castables and gunite to create seamless linings
• Interpreting blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise alignment and expansion joints for complex industrial vessels
• Evaluating existing linings in industrial equipment to ID wear and perform critical maintenance

Job description

Location: BRS Shutdown - Osceola, AR

Pay: $32/Hour $150/Day Per Diem

Hours: 5 Day Duration Day/Night Shifts

The Systems Group is looking for an energetic individual to be our next Refractory Bricklayer. We are looking for someone to help with the day-to-day issues that pop up but to also be part of the big picture and contribute to the long-term strategy of our operations across the country. Our company mission statement is, “Engineered Solutions for a Safer, More Productive Steel Industry”. The person that we select for this position must believe in that mission and be committed to the success of our Refractory Team, which is a key component of our overall business.

We believe in giving people the opportunity to be successful which has resulted in us developing our “Keys to Success”: 1. TEAMMATES need to know expectations and have the information, materials, tools, equipment, and training to perform their jobs safely and productively. 2. Then TEAMMATES need to be held accountable. In a nutshell, we will give you the opportunity and what you need to be successful and then expect you to perform. We expect you to do the same with your Teammates. This job is not for the weak at heart or someone who wants to sit on the sidelines. You must be committed to Making a Difference.

Refractory Bricklayer

A specialized tradesperson who builds and repairs high-temp structures like furnaces, kilns, and boilers using heat resistant materials.

Bricklayer Responsibilities

• Laying & bonding specialized bricks, such as firebricks or silica bricks, using heat-resistant mortar
• Cutting and shaping refractory bricks, tiles, and ceramic fibers with precision tools
• Applying unshaped materials , castables and gunite to create seamless linings
• Interpreting blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise alignment and expansion joints for complex industrial vessels
• Evaluating existing linings in industrial equipment to ID wear and perform critical maintenance

Benefits

Company subsidized health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and opportunities for continuing education, such as NCCER certifications and our in-house Welding Training Program.

Experience and Requirements

• Previous Refractory Bricklaying experience required
• Excellent Safety Record. Safety is our # 1 priority
• Proficiency in masonry, welding, and understanding specialized materials like ceramic fiber and castable refractories
• OSHA Approved Met-Guard boots (annual company allowance provided)
• Knowledge of Structural fitting and Fabrication
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass Pulmonary & Fit test

So, do you think you have what it takes to join The Systems Family?

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