Welder

Pot Repair Technician

The Pot Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining slag pots and related refractory equipment within the steel mill. This role ensures that slag handling operations run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. The technician will work closely with the maintenance and operations teams to perform welding, refractory repair, fabrication, and preventive maintenance activities, adhering to all safety and quality standards.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Inspect slag pots for cracks, structural weaknesses, or refractory wear.
• Perform welding, cutting, and grinding to repair slag pots and extend their service life.
• Remove and replace refractory linings as needed, including preparation and installation of refractory materials.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on pots and associated equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Operate heavy tools and equipment such as torches, welders, grinders, overhead cranes, and forklifts safely and effectively.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment conditions in logs or computerized systems.
• Assist with transporting pots and materials within the mill environment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production personnel to prioritize repair schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred.
• Experience in welding, cutting, fabrication, or refractory installation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of steel mill operations, particularly slag handling, is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and safety instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in hot, dusty, and physically demanding environments.

Work environment is in a Steel Mill setting, requiring a sense of high-level safety reverence using the required PPE for the environment.

Physical demands include speaking and listening in potentially noisy indoor and outdoor environments, standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, using hands and arms, and lifting at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Required education and experience includes:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Willingness to work in a Steel Mill
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required

Other duties may change at any time with notice.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits include 401(k), medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

Compensation and benefits are base pay $28.00 an hour, with a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families, including health care coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays, along with supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs.