Melting Refractory Technician

Weir • Newton, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Refractory Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing ladles and vessels. The work includes relining AOD vessels, bottom-pour ladles, and transfer ladles with multiple components; making stopper rods; removing old ladle linings with a chipping gun and installing appropriate linings; removing burned bricks from AOD vessels and re-bricking them; and positioning and moving ladles, vessels, and refractory materials with an overhead crane.

The technician is expected to keep the work area clean and hazard-free, participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs, update the Refractory Application, ensure ladles, components, and vessels meet process and quality requirements, and collect and enter data. The role also calls for a good work ethic and attendance, a positive workplace attitude, participation in lean initiatives such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen, and performing other duties as directed by the company.

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 pounds, bend, reach, and walk.
• Good work ethic and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ladles and vessels.
• Reline AOD vessels, bottom-pour ladles, and transfer ladles with multiple components.
• Make stopper rods.
• Clean old linings from ladles using 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.
• Keep the work area 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 5% 401(k) match.
• 15 days of PTO in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

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