Refractory Technician
Core
Preparation, installation, and finishing of refractory linings for combustion burners in industrial heating applications.
Role type
Refractory Technician
Builds
Refractory linings for combustion burners
Domain
Industrial heating / Aluminum and steel industries
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, power mixer operation, vibrating equipment operation, oven curing process knowledge, refractory material handling
Preferred skills
Experience with unionized team environments
Technologies
Power mixers, vibrating equipment, oven curing systems
Responsibilities
Read and interpret engineering drawings to assemble molds and forms; Mix castable materials with water to required consistency; Fill molds with refractory material; Apply coatings to burners and components; Use vibrating equipment to eliminate voids; Perform detailed finishing work on linings; Maintain tools and work area.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
