Refractory Technician

Fives Landis Ltd; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Training & development

Company events

Job summary

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. in Cleveland, OH is hiring a refractory technician to join our team. You will set up, break down and clean molds used in the pouring process and ensure dimensional accuracy by comparing mold set-ups to drawings.

Work with large mixers, cast products using refractory materials, and operate tools and overhead cranes safely. You will contribute to quality and efficiency as part of a collaborative manufacturing team dedicated to reliable, high‑quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably in a mixing environment.
• Experience using basic hand tools and small machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude to diagnose and solve problems that arise during manufacturing processes.
• Experience using overhead cranes and hoists preferred.
• Experience on a tow motor preferred.
• High school or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, break down and clean molds, which are used during the pouring process
• Compare mold set-ups to drawings to ensure proper dimensional accuracy
• Operate large mixers for powder material and water
• Cast various sized products using refractory and vibration practices
• Strict adherence to quality standards and ability to inspect products to ensure they meet customer requirements and company standards
• Use basic hand, electric and pneumatic tools
• Safely operate a tow motor and other electric vehicles
• Operate small machinery such as drill presses and arbor presses
• Work individually, and as part of a team, to ensure quality products are completed on time
• Use overhead cranes to lift, move, and manipulate larger parts

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Tow motor operation

Drill presses

Job description

Take part in the Sustainability Industry!

Every day in 25 countries, we (9,000 people) create the sustainable solutions the world needs by inventing the technologies of tomorrow across the entire spectrum of industry: from metallurgy to advanced logistics, from cement plants to the tech industry, from the IoT to aerospace.
By Joining Fives, you'll become an entrepreneur who is involved in the design and management of the project from start to finish. Come and work with a group of passionate women and men, proud to be pioneers and above all proud to make the world move forward.

Refractory Technician

Legal Entity: Fives North American Combustion, Inc.

Country: United States

State: Ohio

City: Cleveland

Job Family: Operations

Job Type: Permanent position

Work Location: On-site

Compensation:

FIVES NORTH AMERICAN COMBUSTION, INC.

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. is hiring a refractory technician to join our team in Cleveland, OH.

Fives North American Combustion (HQ: Cleveland) is a dynamic subsidiary of the renowned Fives Group (HQ: Paris). Boasting over 100 years of groundbreaking contributions to industrial combustion, we stand at the forefront of thermal process engineering and manufacturing across the globe. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge burners and industrial furnaces to installing and servicing combustion systems, we span industries including aluminum, steel, forging, incineration, oil and gas, mineral, paper, glass, and food. Our fusion of innovative energy and expertise yields unparalleled technology, breakthrough products and performance-enhancing solutions. Fueling our success is a firm belief in innovation through collaboration. At Fives, we are driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! Join us as we work together to make industry an answer to technological, environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time and to make your career an adventure in shaping the future of industrial excellence.

At Fives, we all have a part to play in achieving our common mission. Your role will be:

• Set-up, break down and clean molds, which are used during the pouring process
• Compare mold set-ups to drawings to ensure proper dimensional accuracy
• Operate large mixers for powder material and water
• Cast various sized products using refractory and vibration practices
• Strict adherence to quality standards and ability to inspect products to ensure they meet customer requirements and company standards
• Use basic hand, electric and pneumatic tools
• Safely operate a tow motor and other electric vehicles
• Operate small machinery such as drill presses and arbor presses
• Work individually, and as part of a team, to ensure quality products are completed on time
• Use overhead cranes to lift, move, and manipulate larger parts

• Previous experience in heavy manufacturing preferably in a mixing environment
• Experience using basic hand tools and small machinery
• Mechanical aptitude required to diagnose and solve problems that arise during manufacturing processes
• Experience using overhead cranes and hoists preferred
• Experience on a tow motor is preferred
• Highschool or GED
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring coverage for the majority of health insurance premiums, along with company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD)
• 401(k): 6% match and immediate vesting
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Training and development
• Company social events
• ... and more!

Why come to Fives North American Combustion?

We are visionaries, challengers, collaborators and relationship-builders. We are passionate and proud of our history, products and services. We take care of each other, our customers, and our communities simply because it is the right thing to do. Collectively, we solve problems for companies around the world and offer the highest quality products and services to make our customers and our workforce successful. Our team is made up of motivated, intelligent and engaged creators who work hard, play hard, and are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of fossil fuels.