Lead Refractory Support Specialist
HarbisonWalker International
- Decatur, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick up in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc.- handle bricks by hand for multiple hours at a time - perform plug changes, repair slide gates, etc.; teaching installation procedures to and providing guidance to correct procedures
- Performing all types of refractory installation methods, including gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation
- Preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication
- Performing in service inspections, post mortem tear outs, documenting findings and reviewing with the proper HarbisonWalker International team member(s)
- Performing preventive and general maintenance tasks on tools and refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance
- Performing spare parts and tools and product inventory counts to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing detailed inventory and usage reports at the end of shift; meeting deadlines
- Collaborating with customer(s) to determine and schedule what jobs need to be completed and create workflow prioritization to complete schedule; making decisions on refractory installation when needed
- Observing and promoting safety and 5'S standards; complying with established facility safety policies and procedures, and other regulations as applicable; participating in daily safety tool box talks; maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to safely use brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick
- Requires working knowledge of refractory lined units
- Ability to operate a jib crane and ensure the rigging of the load is correct
- Ability to safely operate a forklift
- Ability to safely operate various hand and electrical tools
- Ability to read, understand and work in conformity with work orders, as directed
- Ability to detect and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment
- Organized individual with emphasis on quality and the ability to meet deadlines
- Requires fundamental computer skills, experience in excel a plus
- Bilingual a plus