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
Refractory material handling, blueprint reading, power mixer operation, vibrating equipment operation, oven curing processes, mold assembly and disassembly, coating application, fork truck operation
Preferred skills
Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail
Technologies
Power mixers, vibrating equipment, oven curing systems, fork trucks
Responsibilities
Read and interpret engineering drawings to select and 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; Finish refractory linings for smooth surfaces; Clean and maintain tools and equipment; Log time and complete job reports.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC