Production Team Member

Weir•Newton, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refractory Technician maintains and repairs ladles and vessels. The work includes relining AOD vessels, bottom-pour ladles, and transfer ladles using multiple components; making stopper rods; removing old ladle linings with a chipping gun and installing the appropriate lining; and removing burned bricks from and re-bricking AOD vessels. The technician positions and moves ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using an overhead crane. The role is onsite in Newton, Mississippi, on second shift, scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. The working environment is indoors and may involve extreme heat, noise levels above 90, possible air contaminants, and possible mechanical, electrical, and other physical hazards. Physical demands include standing, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, walking, and using upper-body strength and hand-eye coordination.

Requirements

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

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 from 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 using an overhead crane.
Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
Participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
Update 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.