Production Team Member - Refractory

Onsite

Division: Weir ESCO
Job Title: Refractory Technician
Location: Newton, MS

Shift: 1st Shift – 5:00 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday – Thursday

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels, relining with multi‑components the AOD vessels, bottom pour ladles, transfer ladles and the making of stopper rods, cleaning old linings out of the ladles with the use of a chipping gun and installing the appropriate lining, removing burnt bricks from the AOD vessel and re‑bricking the vessel, positioning and moving ladles, vessels and refractory materials with an overhead crane.

• 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.
• Performs refractory work on both ladles and vessels which will require lifting loads up to 50 lbs.
• Pours Castable for Well Blocks and maintains inventory of cured and uncured Well Blocks.
• Informs Team Leader or supervisor of any unfavorable ladle, vessel or stopper rod conditions or shortages.

• Ensures work area is clean and free of any hazards.
• Participates in all Safety, Health and Environmental programs.
• Updates Refractory Application.
• Ensures all ladles, ladle components and vessels meet process and quality requirements.
• Collects and inputs data.
• Maintains a good work ethic and attendance record.
• Maintains a positive attitude in the workplace at all times.
• Participates in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen).
• Performs other duties as directed by company.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Certifications / Licenses:
  None required.
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Good reading, writing, mathematical, and verbal skills.

• Environment – Indoors, extreme heat, noise 90+, possible air contaminants, possible mechanical or 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.