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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Refractory Support Specialist I
Huger, SC · On-site
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 ...
Refractory Support Specialist I
Huger, SC · On-site
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Refractory Support Specialist I
Huger, SC · On-site
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 ...
Refractory Support Specialist I
Huger, SC · On-site
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Mason/Brick Layer
Gary, IN · On-site
$24.25 - $30.75/hr
Qualified candidates must be able to lay brick, place and finish concrete, and work with refractory materials. Requirements : * Must pass a pre-employment digital assessment and Mason Performance ...
Mason/Brick Layer
Gary, IN · On-site
$24.25 - $30.75/hr
Qualified candidates must be able to lay brick, place and finish concrete, and work with refractory materials. Requirements : * Must pass a pre-employment digital assessment and Mason Performance ...
Operator Refractory
$21 - $25.50/hr
Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, and RH vessels * Performing plug changes, repairing slide ...
Operator Refractory
$21 - $25.50/hr
Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, and RH vessels * Performing plug changes, repairing slide ...
Structure Maintainer B (Mason) (Provisional)*
New York, NY · On-site
$43.72/hr
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Structure Maintainer B (Mason) (Provisional)*
New York, NY · On-site
$43.72/hr
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
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Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Structure Maintainer B (Mason) (Provisional)*
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$43.72/hr
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Structure Maintainer B (Mason) (Provisional)*
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$43.72/hr
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Structure Maintainer B (Mason) (Provisional)*
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$43.72/hr
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Structure Maintainer B (Mason) (Provisional)*
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$43.72/hr
Some examples of acceptable experience include: Bricklayer, Block Mason, Stone Mason, Concrete Mason, Cement Mason, Refractory Bricklayer, Restoration Mason, Terrazzo Worker Some examples of ...
Operator Refractory
Calvert, AL · On-site
$21 - $25.50/hr
Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, and RH vessels * Performing plug changes, repairing slide ...
Operator Refractory
Calvert, AL · On-site
$21 - $25.50/hr
Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, and RH vessels * Performing plug changes, repairing slide ...
Furnace Mason
Monroe, NC · On-site
Remove and install refractory brick in walls, ceilings, floors, and arches when performing repairs or rebuilds of furnaces * Perform various types of rough finish masonry work such as laying brick
Furnace Mason
Monroe, NC · On-site
Remove and install refractory brick in walls, ceilings, floors, and arches when performing repairs or rebuilds of furnaces * Perform various types of rough finish masonry work such as laying brick
Refractory Bricklayer information
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$15.14 - $18.16
8% of jobs
$18.16 - $21.18
8% of jobs
$22.73 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$21.18 - $24.19
19% of jobs
The median wage is $26.76 / hr.
$24.19 - $27.21
18% of jobs
$27.21 - $30.22
19% of jobs
$31.05 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$30.22 - $33.24
11% of jobs
$33.24 - $36.25
4% of jobs
$36.25 - $39.27
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$42.29 - $45.30
4% of jobs
$45.30 - $48.32
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How much do refractory bricklayer jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for refractory bricklayer in the United States is $29.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $32.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a refractory bricklayer?
A Refractory Bricklayer installs and maintains heat-resistant materials, such as refractory bricks, in high-temperature environments like furnaces, kilns, and boilers. They cut, shape, and lay bricks using fire-resistant mortar or other bonding materials to ensure structural integrity and insulation. This role requires precision, physical stamina, and knowledge of refractory materials to withstand extreme heat and chemical exposure.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a refractory bricklayer?
To thrive as a Refractory Bricklayer, you need expertise in installing, repairing, and maintaining refractory brickwork, often supported by a high school diploma or completion of an apprenticeship program. Familiarity with masonry tools, blueprint reading, and, in some cases, OSHA safety certifications is also typically required. Strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the safety, durability, and efficiency of high-temperature industrial structures, which are critical in manufacturing and processing environments.
What kinds of work environments do refractory bricklayers usually experience?
Refractory Bricklayers generally work in industrial settings such as steel mills, foundries, power plants, and other facilities with high-temperature furnaces and kilns. The work environment can be physically demanding due to the need for heavy lifting, working in confined or elevated spaces, and exposure to heat and dust. Teamwork is essential, as projects are often completed alongside other tradespeople, laborers, and supervisors to ensure structures meet strict safety and durability standards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically provided to help maintain a safe workplace.
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HarbisonWalker International rating
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Job description
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services team as a Refractory Support Specialist I.
The Refractory Support Specialist I represents HarbisonWalker International as an on-site and first call technical liaison servicing one or two accounts and receives direction from customer and supervisor on work to be complete. The Refractory Support Specialist I will work directly with internal Customer Service and Sales Representatives to provide customer(s) with the most cost-effective product to fit their needs and establish HarbisonWalker International as the product of choice. This position is a labor-intensive job, assisting the customer(s) in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes.
Responsibilties
- 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
- Assisting customer(s) staff with all types of refractory installation methods, including gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation
- Assisting customer(s) staff with cleaning and preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication
- Observing product performance at customer(s) site; performing in service inspections, post mortem tear outs, documenting findings and reviewing with the proper HarbisonWalker International team member(s)
- Working closely with customer(s), understanding their requirements and aiding them in obtaining the optimal performance of the products; monitoring stock levels to ensure the needs of customer(s) are met; placing replacement orders with HarbisonWalker Internationals Customer Service department
- Preventive and general maintenance tasks on refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance
- Performing spare parts and equipment inventory count to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing accurate and detailed refractory reports
- 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 and monthly trainings; maintaining a safe and clean working environment
Requirements
- 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
- Previous construction or manufacturing experience will be considered
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of the time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, hearing, tasting or smelling; requires less than 1/3 of the time sitting.
- Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds more than 2/3 of the time; and lifting more than 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
- Vision: Requires accurate close, distance, color and peripheral vision, including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.
- Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of the time working near moving mechanical parts, and being exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of the time in wet or humid conditions, in extreme heat or cold, and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock and near vibration.
- Noise: Requires working in very loud conditions (over 85 decibels).
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About HarbisonWalker International
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Industry
Ceramic, glass, cement product manufacturing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Moon Township, PA, US
Year founded
2000