Refractory Field Technician

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 mission-driven, hands-on trade role requiring precision, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.

No two projects are the same. Technicians work directly on critical equipment that services funeral homes, cemeteries, veterinary facilities, and cremation providers across North America. Successful candidates will receive extensive on-the-job training and develop highly specialized skills that are in demand throughout multiple industrial sectors.

Primary 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

What You'll Learn

This position provides hands-on training in:

• Industrial refractory installation and repair
• High-temperature combustion systems
• Material science and thermal insulation systems
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Equipment commissioning and startup procedures
• Quality control and documentation
• Customer service and field operations

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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

Why Join American Crematory Equipment Company?

• Paid travel and field experience across the United States
• Specialized trade training provided
• Opportunity to work on unique industrial equipment
• Small team environment with direct impact on company success
• Clear path for advancement and increased responsibility
• Develop a skillset that translates to power generation, foundry, kiln, boiler, incineration, and industrial furnace industries
• Senior Refractory Specialist
• Lead Field Technician
• Quality Control Inspector
• Manufacturing Supervisor
• Service Operations Manager

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy working with their hands, are comfortable traveling, and want to build a long-term career in a specialized industrial trade. Military veterans, skilled tradespeople, construction workers, mechanics, and individuals seeking a rewarding hands-on career are strongly encouraged to apply.