Senior Refractory Bricklayer & Furnace Installer

Carpenter Technology; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Many other options

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a maintenance technician focused on refractory installation and repairs. You will read blueprints, operate vehicles, handle installations on various furnaces, and uphold strict safety standards.

Experience with welding or acetylene burning is preferred, and you must meet ANSI fall-protection requirements. Expect shift rotations, weekend/holiday hours, and ongoing training to stay current with technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years refractory installation experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, operate vehicles, work from heights, and work in various environmental conditions is required.
• The ability to weld and acetylene burn is preferred.
• Applicants must meet the ANSI fall protection requirement.
• Applicants must be willing to upgrade their knowledge and skills as new technology and methods are introduced.
• This will involve attending training schools.

Responsibilities

• Receives work order and verbal instructions from supervisor, manager, coordinator, etc.
• Troubleshoots job at the machine by observing operations and interacting with operations leadership and employees.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and process flow diagrams as needed to perform tasks.
• Removes damaged refractory and disposes hazardous materials per guidelines.
• Set up equipment for cutting brick to size and shape.
• Assist in loading and unloading refractory supply needs.
• Safely set up refractory for movement within the operations with cranes, mobile equipment, etc.
• Ensure mixing of mortar and castable refractory is accurate to specific needs.
• Install refractory materials in various furnaces.
• Construct arches, lintels, thermal barriers and tops for electric arc furnaces.
• Repair or replace furnace castings with refractory repairs.
• Modify furnace structure, heat shields and hot boxes to install furnace refractories.
• Use mobile equipment as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to engineering in design/repair/improvement of equipment.
• Operate safely and observe safety rules and guidelines.
• Must be able to meet safety requirements including ANSI fall protection expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Operate vehicles

Working at heights

Welding

Acetylene burning

ANSI fall protection

Safety compliance

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a maintenance technician focused on refractory installation and repairs. You will read blueprints, operate vehicles, handle installations on various furnaces, and uphold strict safety standards.

Experience with welding or acetylene burning is preferred, and you must meet ANSI fall-protection requirements. Expect shift rotations, weekend/holiday hours, and ongoing training to stay current with technology.