Refractory Technician

Wabtec • Charleroi, PA

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About The Position

Bloom Engineering, a Wabtec Company, improves the environmental sustainability of industrial heating applications, particularly in the aluminum and steel industries. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA, and serves global customers through subsidiaries in Germany, India, and China. Its furnace and heating expertise helps customers reduce CO2 and NOX emissions, convert to sustainable fuel sources, increase production capacity, improve temperature uniformity, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance operating flexibility.

The Refractory Technician prepares, installs, and finishes refractory linings used in combustion burners. The work includes preparing molds, mixing and pouring refractory material, assembling and disassembling forms, and ensuring quality work that meets product application requirements. This is a Monday–Friday, first-shift position paying $35.24 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience with refractory, concrete, or similar work.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including experience with power mixers, vibrating equipment, and oven-curing processes.
• Ability to work well in a unionized team environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret charts and engineering drawings to select and assemble molds, forms, plugs, and pins.
• Assemble molds and forms, including pouring and stripping molds.
• Clean forms, molds, and parts; oil or grease molds, forms, and plugs.
• Wrap pins, plugs, and cores, applying oil or grease as needed.
• Use power mixers to mix castable materials with water to the required consistency, and hand-mix refractory material for component application.
• Fill assembled molds and forms with refractory material to create durable linings that withstand high temperatures.
• Apply coating to lined burners, baffles, and other components.
• Use vibrating equipment to eliminate voids and finish the material.
• Select the appropriate oven-curing program to ensure material integrity and longevity.
• Disassemble molds and remove forms, plugs, pins, and wedges.
• Clean lined pieces and perform detailed finishing work to remove rough or irregular areas and achieve smooth, high-quality surfaces.
• Clean and maintain tools, molds, filter press, and equipment used in the refractory process.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Complete reports as required and accurately log time spent on each job.
• Complete the fork truck log when using the fork truck.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED