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Chicago, IL · On-site
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Join the Carolina Refractories Team Carolina Refractories, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-quality refractory products. With over 35 years in business, we are committed to delivering customized, cost ...
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Join the Carolina Refractories Team Carolina Refractories, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-quality refractory products. With over 35 years in business, we are committed to delivering customized, cost ...
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Join the Carolina Refractories Team Carolina Refractories, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-quality refractory products. With over 35 years in business, we are committed to delivering customized, cost ...
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Lowell, IN · On-site
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Training & development About Us Rubicon Refractories is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, precast refractory products, proudly serving the steel, foundry, and aluminum markets. We take ...
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Lowell, IN · On-site
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Training & development About Us Rubicon Refractories is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, precast refractory products, proudly serving the steel, foundry, and aluminum markets. We take ...
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Lowell, IN · On-site
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About Us Rubicon Refractories is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, precast refractory products, proudly serving the steel, foundry, and aluminum markets. We take pride in quality ...
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Lowell, IN · On-site
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This individual will prep refractories for installation on customer site such as the steel mill prioritizing jobs. The Service Representative is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work ...
This individual will prep refractories for installation on customer site such as the steel mill prioritizing jobs. The Service Representative is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work ...
This individual will prep refractories for installation on customer site such as the steel mill prioritizing jobs. The Service Representative is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work ...
This individual will prep refractories for installation on customer site such as the steel mill prioritizing jobs. The Service Representative is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work ...
This individual will prep refractories for installation on customer site such as the steel mill prioritizing jobs. The Service Representative is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work ...
This individual will prep refractories for installation on customer site such as the steel mill prioritizing jobs. The Service Representative is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work ...
This individual will prep refractories for installation on customer site such as the steel mill prioritizing jobs. The Service Representative is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work ...
This individual will prep refractories for installation on customer site such as the steel mill prioritizing jobs. The Service Representative is also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work ...
POSITION SUMMARY Christy Refractories is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist to support the day-to-day flow of information, materials, and orders within a ...
POSITION SUMMARY Christy Refractories is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist to support the day-to-day flow of information, materials, and orders within a ...
POSITION SUMMARYChristy Refractories is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist to support the day-to-day flow of information, materials, and orders within a fast ...
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POSITION SUMMARYChristy Refractories is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist to support the day-to-day flow of information, materials, and orders within a fast ...
POSITION SUMMARY Christy Refractories is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist to support the day-to-day flow of information, materials, and orders within a ...
POSITION SUMMARY Christy Refractories is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist to support the day-to-day flow of information, materials, and orders within a ...
$23.77/hr
Adjust and clean burners, unplug cullet chutes, replace expendable refractories. * Operate colorant forehearths, maintain colorant frit feeders. REQUIREMENTS * High school diploma or GED required
$23.77/hr
Adjust and clean burners, unplug cullet chutes, replace expendable refractories. * Operate colorant forehearths, maintain colorant frit feeders. REQUIREMENTS * High school diploma or GED required
Technical Sales Representative - Ceramic Shapes Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We are currently seeking a ...
Technical Sales Representative - Ceramic Shapes Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We are currently seeking a ...
Toledo, OH · On-site
$23.77/hr
Adjust and clean burners, unplug cullet chutes, replace expendable refractories. * Operate colorant forehearths, maintain colorant frit feeders. REQUIREMENTS * High school diploma or GED required
Toledo, OH · On-site
$23.77/hr
Adjust and clean burners, unplug cullet chutes, replace expendable refractories. * Operate colorant forehearths, maintain colorant frit feeders. REQUIREMENTS * High school diploma or GED required
This role owns the accuracy, availability, and cost-efficiency of raw materials (scrap, ingot, alloys, sand, resins, refractories), work-in-process castings, finished goods, tooling/patterns, and MRO ...
This role owns the accuracy, availability, and cost-efficiency of raw materials (scrap, ingot, alloys, sand, resins, refractories), work-in-process castings, finished goods, tooling/patterns, and MRO ...
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Professionals in refractories often work in heavy industrial settings such as steel mills, foundries, cement plants, or power generation facilities, where high-temperature processes require specialized lining materials. The work is usually performed in teams, collaborating with engineers, maintenance staff, and plant supervisors to install, repair, or inspect refractory linings in furnaces, boilers, or kilns. Depending on the employer and project scope, shifts can vary and may require overtime or on-call hours to handle urgent repairs. Safety is a top priority, so training and adherence to protocols are essential, and there are often opportunities for advancement into supervisory or technical specialist roles with experience.
To thrive in refractories, you need knowledge of refractory materials, installation techniques, and maintenance practices, often supported by a technical diploma or relevant industry experience. Familiarity with specialized tools like refractory brick cutting equipment, rotary kilns, furnaces, and safety certifications such as OSHA training is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are valuable soft skills in this field. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality installation and maintenance of refractory linings in demanding industrial environments.
A refractories job involves working with heat-resistant materials used in furnaces, kilns, reactors, and other high-temperature environments. Professionals in this field design, install, repair, and maintain refractory linings to ensure equipment longevity and efficiency. They may work in industries such as steel, glass, cement, and petrochemicals. The role requires knowledge of materials science, thermal properties, and industrial processes.
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Re-posted 16 days ago
Service Technician – Steel Industry (Refractories)
Location: Portage, IN (Chicagoland Area)
Pay: $25/hr + Full Benefits
Join a Specialized Leader in the Steel Industry
TYK America, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-performance refractory products used in steelmaking operations across North America. We are currently seeking a Service Technician to support our customers in the steel industry through onsite service, product monitoring, and technical support.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with steel mill experience, or strong industrial experience who is willing to learn the refractory side of the business.
What You’ll Do
• Work directly onsite with steel mill customers to support product use and performance
• Monitor installation of refractory products in steelmaking environments
• Track and document product trial results and performance data
• Perform inventory counts and assist with inventory control
• Support internal reporting and documentation using Microsoft Office
• Assist sales and technical teams with customer support needs
• Provide feedback on product performance and field conditions
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in the steel industry strongly preferred
• Exposure to refractories or steelmaking processes (ladles, ladle gates, LF, RH, continuous casting) is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in industrial environments
Why Join TYK America?
• $25/hr starting pay
• Full benefits package
• Stable, full-time role in an essential industry
• Exposure to advanced steelmaking and refractory technology
• Opportunity to grow with a specialized technical manufacturer
• Hands-on field work with real impact on production operations
Schedule
• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday
• Some onsite travel to customer steel mills in the Chicagoland region
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TYK AMERICA, INC. a wholly owned subsidiary of TYK Corporation of Japan was established in 1982 when TYK Corporation bought the assets of Swank Refractories. Swank Refractories, established in 1856, was the worlds oldest supplier of refractories for the iron and steel industry pioneering pouring refractories for the first Bessemer Convertor. During its long history Swank Refractories developed refractories for the electric, open hearth, and basic oxygen steel making processes. Swank refractories was a leader in the development of new materials and processes for refractories. TYK AMERICA, INC. operates two plants in the United States. These plants, located at Large (near Pittsburgh), and Irvona (near Altoona), Pennsylvania are engaged in the manufacturing of Magnesia Graphite and Alumina Graphite Brick, Bulk Ultra Low Cement Castables, Precast Monolithic Refractories, Isostatically Pressed Magnesia Carbon Shapes (BOF Tapholes, EAF-EBT tapholes, etc) and Alumina Graphite Shapes for continuous casters. The company also develops various equipment for steel and aluminum industry.
Ceramic, glass, cement product manufacturing
11 - 50 Employees
Clairton, PA, US
1987
