Division: Weir ESCO
Job Title: Refractory Technician
Location: Newton, MS
Onsite
1st Shift - 5:00 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday - Thursday
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the ladles and vessels, relining with multi-components the AOD vessels, bottom pour ladles, transfer ladles and the making of stopper rods, cleans the old linings out of the ladles with the use of a chipping gun and installs the appropriate lining, removes the burned bricks from the AOD vessel and re-bricks the vessel, positions and moves the ladles, vessels and refractory materials with an overhead crane.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
· Follows the Ladle Refractory Flow Charts and MWI for all refractory work
· Maintains the condition of all ladles/vessels by chipping the solidified slag or metal away from all exterior components and building components to maintain rotation of ladles/vessels.
· Must perform refractory work on both Ladles & Vessels which will require lifting loads up to 50 lbs.
· Pour Castable for Well Blocks and maintain inventory required of Cured Well Blocks and Well Blocks that need to be cured.
· Must inform Team Leader or supervisor to any unfavorable ladle, vessel or stopper rod conditions/shortages.
JOB EXPECTATIONS
Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards
· Participate in all Safety, Health and Environmental programs
· Updating Refractory Application
· Ensure all ladles, ladle components and Vessels meet process & quality requirements
· Data collection and input
· Have a good work ethic and a good attendance record
· Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace at all times
· Participate in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen)
· Perform other duties as directed by company
QUALIFICATIONS
· Education: High school diploma/GED
· Experience: None
· Certifications/Licenses: None
· Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Good reading, writing, mathematical, and verbal skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working Environment – Indoors, extreme heat, noise 90+, possible air contaminants, possible mechanical/electrical hazards, and possible physical hazards.
· Physical Demands: Great upper body strength, good hand and eye coordination, standing, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, reaching, and walking
