Refractory Technician

Socket.dev; Calvert (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

HWI is seeking a Refractory Technician to join our Value Added Services Team. The role is customer-facing and labor-intensive, located at customer sites, with responsibilities in lining, relining and repairing furnaces and tundishes.

Candidates should be able to work safely in harsh environments, operate bricklaying equipment, cranes and forklifts, and follow lead instructions to ensure quality installations and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret refractory lining drawings.
• Must safely operate brick saw and bricklaying equipment.
• Working knowledge of refractory lined units.
• Must safely operate jib crane and forklift.
• Ability to read and follow work orders.
• Basic computer skills are required; Excel a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret refractory lining drawings and lay brick using brick saw and tools.
• Install refractory using gunite, pouring, ramming, and firebrick methods.
• Assist in preparing ladles, furnaces and tundishes for repair.
• Document findings from post mortem tear outs and accurately record details.
• Perform preventive and general maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Inventory spare parts and report usage; ensure site standards are maintained.
• Uphold safety and 5S standards; participate in daily toolbox talks and trainings.

Skills

Safety compliance

Reading work orders

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brick saw

Bricklaying tools

Jib crane

Forklift

Hand and electrical tools

Job description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services Team as a Refractory Technician.

Summary

The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer sites and has an individual responsibility to maintain a clean and safe work environment and for the quality of their refractory installation and following their Lead’s work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick up in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc.- handle bricks by hand for multiple hours at a time - perform plug changes, repair slide gates, etc.; teaching installation procedures to and providing guidance to correct procedures
• Performing all types of refractory installation methods, including gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation
• Assisting in the cleaning and preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication
• Assisting with post mortem tear outs and accurately documenting findings
• Performing preventive and general maintenance tasks on tools and refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance
• Performing spare parts and tool inventory count to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing detailed inventory usage reports at the end of shift
• Observing and promoting safety and 5’S standards; complying with established facility safety policies and procedures, and other regulations as applicable; participating in daily safety tool box talks and monthly trainings; maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to safely use brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick
• Requires working knowledge of refractory lined units
• Ability to safely operate a jib crane and ensure the rigging of the load is correct
• Ability to safely operate a forklift
• Ability to safely operate various hand and electrical tools
• Ability to read, understand and work in conformity with work orders, as directed
• Ability to detect and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment
• Organized individual with emphasis on quality
• Requires fundamental computer skills, experience in excel a plus

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of the time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, hearing, or smelling; requires less than 1/3 of the time sitting.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 75 pounds more than 2/3 of the time. (23 KG for CAD JD)
• Vision: Requires accurate close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception, including the ability to adjust focus.
• Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of the time working near moving mechanical parts, and being exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of the time in wet or humid conditions, in extreme heat or cold, and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock and near vibration. May require wearing respirators, hearing protection, and/or other safety equipment.
• Noise: Requires working in very loud conditions (over 85 decibels).