Production Team Member

Refractory Technician

Division: Weir ESCO

Location: Newton, MS

Onsite - 2nd Shift

1:00 pm - 11:15 PM

Essential Job Functions/Duties

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.

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 (see second page for details): Great upper body strength, good hand and eye coordination, standing, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, reaching, and walking

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.