Refractory Shapes Casting Technician

Pyrotek; Cortland Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyrotek is seeking a Large Shapes Specialist to operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate refractory into molds, supporting the safe preparation, mixing, casting, firing and finishing of shapes. The role runs Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with emphasis on on-time delivery of quality products.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED/TASC and at least one year of experience in mixing, casting, firing and finishing refractory shapes, reading work orders, and

Qualifications

• High school equivalent required or GED/TASC.
• Experience in mixing, casting, firing and finishing refractory shapes preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Determine required raw materials, supplies, tools and equipment to create refractory shapes.
• Examine and measure mold dimensions to verify quality and tolerance.
• Assess raw materials quality and ensure molds are clean and coated.
• Measure ingredients and mix per recipe to ensure uniformity.
• Cast refractory using casting equipment including vibrators and mounting apparatus.
• Perform QC procedures to ensure parts meet quality criteria.
• Inspect shapes for strength, surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Safely operate cranes, fork trucks, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Reading comprehension

Math calculations

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Drawings interpretation

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED/TASC

Job description

Pyrotek is seeking a Large Shapes Specialist to operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate refractory into molds, supporting the safe preparation, mixing, casting, firing and finishing of shapes. The role runs Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with emphasis on on-time delivery of quality products.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED/TASC and at least one year of experience in mixing, casting, firing and finishing refractory shapes, reading work orders, and