Melting Refractory Technician

Weir•Newton, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refractory Technician maintains and repairs ladles and vessels. The role relines AOD vessels, bottom-pour ladles, and transfer ladles using multiple components, and makes stopper rods. It removes old ladle linings with a chipping gun, installs appropriate linings, removes burned bricks from AOD vessels, and re-bricks the vessels. The technician positions and moves ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using an overhead crane. The role also supports safe, clean work areas; participates in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs and lean initiatives; updates the Refractory Application; ensures ladles, components, and vessels meet process and quality requirements; and collects and enters data. The position is onsite in Newton on the second shift, 1:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good reading, writing, mathematical, and verbal skills.
Great upper-body strength and good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to stand, climb, lift up to 50 lbs., bend, reach, and walk.
Good work ethic and attendance record.
Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair ladles and vessels.
Reline AOD vessels, bottom-pour ladles, and transfer ladles using multiple components.
Make stopper rods.
Clean old linings out of ladles with a chipping gun and install appropriate linings.
Remove burned bricks from AOD vessels and re-brick the vessels.
Position and move ladles, vessels, and refractory materials with an overhead crane.
Ensure the work area is clean and free of hazards.
Participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
Update the Refractory Application.
Ensure ladles, ladle components, and vessels meet process and quality requirements.
Collect and input data.
Participate in lean initiatives, including 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen.
Perform other duties as directed by the company.