Production Team Member - Refractory
Job in
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39200, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Weir Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Weir ESCO
Job Title:
Refractory Technician
Location:
Newton, MSOnsite1st Shift - 5:00 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday - Thursday JOB SUMMARY 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
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