Welder

Phoenix Global; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Phoenix Global is seeking a Pot Repair Technician in Ghent, KY, to inspect, repair, and maintain slag pots and related refractory equipment within the steel mill. You will perform welding, refractory repair, fabrication, and preventive maintenance to keep slag handling running safely and with minimal downtime.

The role requires reading technical drawings, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in hot and dusty environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in welding, cutting, fabrication, or refractory installation preferred.
• Knowledge of steel mill operations is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and safety instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in hot, dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect slag pots for cracks or wear.
• Perform welding, cutting, and grinding to repair slag pots.
• Remove and replace refractory linings and install refractory materials.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Operate torches, welders, grinders, cranes, and forklifts safely.
• Document repairs and equipment conditions.
• Assist with transporting pots and materials in the mill.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Cutting

Fabrication

Refractory installation

Reading blueprints

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver’s license

Job description

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Ghent, KY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1339

Reports To:Mill Services Manager

Location:

Overview of Position:

The Pot Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining slag pots and related refractory equipment within the steel mill. This role ensures that slag handling operations run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. The technician will work closely with the maintenance and operations teams to perform welding, refractory repair, fabrication, and preventive maintenance activities, adhering to all safety and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspect slag pots for cracks, structural weaknesses, or refractory wear.
• Perform welding, cutting, and grinding to repair slag pots and extend their service life.
• Remove and replace refractory linings as needed, including preparation and installation of refractory materials.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on pots and associated equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Operate heavy tools and equipment such as torches, welders, grinders, overhead cranes, and forklifts safely and effectively.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment conditions in logs or computerized systems.
• Assist with transporting pots and materials within the mill environment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production personnel to prioritize repair schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred.
• Experience in welding, cutting, fabrication, or refractory installation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of steel mill operations, particularly slag handling, is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and safety instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in hot, dusty, and physically demanding environments.

This job takes place in a Steel Mill setting, requiring a sense of high-level safety reverence using the required PPE for the environment.

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen in potentially noisy indoor and outdoor environments. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on both flat and uneven surfaces, sit, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This job requires the employee to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to work in a Steel Mill
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Phoenix Global provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. This includes health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k)-retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

We also provide a variety of supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs, such as optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.

This document in no way states nor implies that these are the only responsibilities of, and the duties to be performed by, the employee occupying this position.