Production Team Member - Refractory

The Weir Group Plc

Newton, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Crane, Data Collection, Data Entry, Electricity, Environmental Work, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Newton, MS
POSTED
13 days ago

Division: Weir ESCO

Job Title: Refractory Technician

Location: Newton, MS

Onsite

1st 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

About the Company

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The Weir Group Plc