Maintenance Refractory Technician

Kennametal • Foraker, IN

263d

About The Position

Build, maintain, and repair furnaces, ladles, and pouring spouts, using refractory clay, ensuring that these components operate efficiently and safely, helping to prevent heat loss, corrosion, and damage. This position reports to the maintenance department and will support machine maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• Must have High school diploma or GED.
• Previous refractory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reline or repair furnaces, ladles, and pour spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.
• Chip slag from linings of furnaces and ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using pneumatic chisels.
• Performs furnace refractory repairs.
• Produces tundish pots and spud molds.
• Evaluates damaged furnaces and maintains them within prescribed specifications.
• Install refractory using pneumatic ramming hammer.
• Remove refractory using pneumatic chisel.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish.
• Troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs on existing equipment, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED