Refractory Technician
Core
A customer-facing technician skilled in lining, relining, and repairing industrial furnaces, ladles, and tundishes using manual labor and specialized equipment.
Role type
Refractory Technician
Builds
Refractory linings and repairs for industrial furnaces, ladles, and tundishes
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Steel production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
bricklaying, operating brick saws, operating jib cranes, operating forklifts, reading technical drawings, inventory management, preventive maintenance, safety compliance
Preferred skills
experience with refractory lined units, fundamental computer skills, Excel proficiency
Technologies
brick saws, jib cranes, forklifts, refractory installation equipment
Responsibilities
Lay bricks by hand for extended periods to line furnaces and ladles; perform plug changes and repair slide gates; assist in cleaning and preparing vessels for repair; document post-mortem tear-out findings; conduct inventory counts and usage reports; maintain tools and equipment; participate in safety toolbox talks and trainings.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
