Refractory Laborer

FRC Global; Lowell (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Meal Per-Diem for overnight stays

On-the-job training

Job summary

Alltherm LLC, an FRC Global Company, located in Lowell, Indiana, is seeking hardworking individuals to join as Refractory Laborers. No refractory experience is required for entry-level candidates; we provide training to learn this skilled trade while contributing to industrial projects.

The position is full-time with typical hours 7:00am–3:30pm, about 30% travel to customer sites, and occasional overtime. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to wear a respirator and work in industrial environments.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Travel to customer locations with typical 30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with demolition and installation of refractory materials.
• Mix, place, ram, cast, and repair refractory products.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Travel to customer locations as needed (about 30%).

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Overtime willingness

Respirator use

Tools

OSHA training

Job description

Company: Alltherm LLC. (an FRC Global Company)

Website: https://www.allthermservices.com/

FRC Global's Alltherm LLC is seeking hardworking, dependable individuals to join our team as Refractory Laborers. No refractory experience is required for entry-level candidates. We are willing to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn a skilled trade.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the demolition and installation of refractory materials.
• Mix, place, ram, cast, and repair refractory products.
• Operate hand and power tools safely.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Perform general labor duties at industrial and construction job sites.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and customer site requirements.
• Travel to customer locations as needed. Travel is typically 30% but may be higher during peak times.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends when required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction, industrial, manufacturing, or refractory experience.
• Forklift, aerial lift, or confined space experience.
• OSHA training and safety certifications are a plus.

Schedule & Travel

• Full-time position; typical work hours are 7:00am – 3:30pm, but shifts may start early and vary by job site.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work required during peak periods.
• Travel averages approximately 30% and may include overnight or multi-day stays at customer locations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing throughout the shift.
• Exposure to high temperatures, dust, fumes, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces, including furnaces, and other industrial vessels.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and respiratory protection.

Reporting

Reports to the Plant Manager.

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• On-the-job training.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) and other company benefits.
• Meal Per-Diem for overnight or multi-day stays at customer locations
• Opportunity to learn a specialized trade with long-term career growth.

Alltherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About FRC Global

A second-generation family-owned company, FRC Global supplies refractories, electrodes, and high temperature combustion systems for the metals industry with offices, agents, and partners in 20 countries around the world.

About Alltherm

Located in Lowell, Indiana, Alltherm is a full-service refractory contractor providing innovative, yet practical solutions for high temperature production. For more than 30 years, Alltherm has assembled expert industrial sales staff that efficiently serves its customers in the metals, power generation, heat treating, mineral processing, and incineration industries.