Refractory Operator

CMC•Queen Creek, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential. The individual is responsible for lining and relining arc furnaces, ladles, ladle heating stations, tundishes, tundish covers and fabricates slide gates. Make EAF repairs and relining; perform other general masonry assignments.

Requirements

Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
Must be able to learn quickly and multitask
Willingness to work a rotating shift, including weekends and holidays
Ability to work overtime as required, including planned schedules and unplanned emergency situations
Ability to lift to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
Cleans and prepares slide gates, furnaces, roofs, ladles, tundishes, covers, forms, etc for repair and relining and fabrication
Mixes mortar and other bonding materials for lining and bricking
Uses brick laying equipment to lay brick or replace lining materials in the repair or reline of ladles, furnaces, furnace roofs, tundishes, etc. as required
Lays brick up in ladles, roofs, furnaces, tundishes, etc. Handle bricks by hand for multiple hours at a time
Effectively communicate with others about possible production issues, concerns, and needs
Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
Responsible for continuous improvement such as suggesting improvements in work methods and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned