Refractory Installation Specialist

Materion Corporation; Elmore (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Elmore, Ohio is seeking a skilled technician to refurbish and maintain furnaces and equipment. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to work independently or in teams. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, participating in process improvements, and ensuring safety compliance. Competence in welding and mechanical tasks is preferred. Materion offers competitive pay and benefits, making it a great workplace for skilled professionals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work frequently from drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of refractories and contaminants.

Responsibilities

• Safely refurbish and maintain furnaces and related equipment.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process.
• Perform specified preventative and repair maintenance tasks.

Skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Broad knowledge of furnace materials and rebuild procedures

Basic math skills

Demonstrated mechanical ability

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication equipment

Large tow-motors

Job description

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, tuition assistance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• A culture of respect, inclusion, and growth

Responsibilities

• Works with a crew of furnace rebuilders to safely refurbish and maintain furnaces and related equipment within the entire facility.
• Participates in the continuous improvement process by making suggestions to Supervisors and Leads.
• Performs to Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Procedures to maintain material flow to internal and external customers.
• Recognizes and controls the hazards associated with the work and properly responds to unexpected safety and/or environmental situations.
• Recognizes materials and break downs to accurately determine the cause and take appropriate corrective action.
• Plans and inspects work.
• Safely performs specified preventative and/or repair maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Recommends improvements in operating processes, procedures, and equipment, and seeks to eliminate waste.
• Keeps assigned equipment and work area clean and free of hazards.
• Keeps lead operator and/or supervisor informed of needed supplies, repairs, or service.
• Reports operating irregularities/malfunctions which are beyond the control of the operator to resolve.
• Works with Maintenance and Electrical departments on projects to reduce equipment downtime.
• Handles and disposes of solid and liquid wastes in compliance with established procedures.
• Performs pipefitting, rigging, and minor sheet metal fabrication and repairs.
• Follows PPE and 5s standards.
• Ensures that all housekeeping requirements are met.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet demands.
• Ability to work frequently from drawings and blueprints and use measuring devices for close tolerance work.
• Broad knowledge of furnace materials and rebuild procedures for a wide variety of plant applications.
• Ability to learn how to weld, braze, silver solder, and cut a variety of materials employing various methods.
• Knowledge of the properties of the refractories and contaminants to ensure no contamination from refractory will occur in the process.
• Experience with welding, torching, and fabrication equipment, such as press brakes, shears, and basic pipe threading.
• Experience with large tow-motors, sandblasting equipment, rigging equipment, and large hoists preferred.
• Experience with electrical systems preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of induction, annealing, heat treat, and arc furnace refractories.
• Preferred knowledge of brick laying.
• Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office products and email.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Good verbal and written skills preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to provide customer service preferred.

Export Compliance

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee, a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Accommodation for Disabilities

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Veteran Support

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military-friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.