Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Middletown, OH · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Reading, PA · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Technician
Reading, PA · On-site
Summary The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer ...
Refractory Project Manager & Estimator
Evansville, IN · On-site
$120K - $135K/yr
Perform quantity take-offs for refractory materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing * Develop detailed proposals, scopes of work, and ...
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Refractory Project Manager & Estimator
Evansville, IN · On-site
$120K - $135K/yr
Perform quantity take-offs for refractory materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing * Develop detailed proposals, scopes of work, and ...
Refractory Project Manager & Estimator
Evansville, IN · On-site
$120K - $135K/yr
Perform quantity take-offs for refractory materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing * Develop detailed proposals, scopes of work, and ...
Refractory Project Manager & Estimator
Evansville, IN · On-site
$120K - $135K/yr
Perform quantity take-offs for refractory materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors * Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing * Develop detailed proposals, scopes of work, and ...
Construction Laborer
Jackson, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Join our collaborative team as a hands-on laborer, working on unique and custom assignments for refractory, insulation, and occasional steel structures. Ensure all work is performed efficiently ...
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Construction Laborer
Jackson, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Join our collaborative team as a hands-on laborer, working on unique and custom assignments for refractory, insulation, and occasional steel structures. Ensure all work is performed efficiently ...
Refractory Project Manager & Estimator
Evansville, IN · On-site
$120K - $135K/yr
... refractory materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing • Develop detailed proposals, scopes of work, and project schedules • ...
Refractory Project Manager & Estimator
Evansville, IN · On-site
$120K - $135K/yr
... refractory materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing • Develop detailed proposals, scopes of work, and project schedules • ...
Construction Laborer
Jackson, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Join our collaborative team as a hands-on laborer, working on unique and custom assignments for refractory, insulation, and occasional steel structures. Ensure all work is performed efficiently ...
Construction Laborer
Jackson, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Join our collaborative team as a hands-on laborer, working on unique and custom assignments for refractory, insulation, and occasional steel structures. Ensure all work is performed efficiently ...
Construction Laborer
Jackson, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Join our collaborative team as a hands-on laborer, working on unique and custom assignments for refractory, insulation, and occasional steel structures. Ensure all work is performed efficiently ...
Construction Laborer
Jackson, WI · On-site
$18/hr
Join our collaborative team as a hands-on laborer, working on unique and custom assignments for refractory, insulation, and occasional steel structures. Ensure all work is performed efficiently ...
Fork truck, overhead crane, jib cranes, mixer, tundish tilt dump, gunning machines. air rammers, vibrating sleds, vibrating forks, and any other equip. for refractory. 7. Supervise contract labor ...
Fork truck, overhead crane, jib cranes, mixer, tundish tilt dump, gunning machines. air rammers, vibrating sleds, vibrating forks, and any other equip. for refractory. 7. Supervise contract labor ...
Fork truck, overhead crane, jib cranes, mixer, tundish tilt dump, gunning machines. air rammers, vibrating sleds, vibrating forks, and any other equip. for refractory. 7. Supervise contract labor ...
Fork truck, overhead crane, jib cranes, mixer, tundish tilt dump, gunning machines. air rammers, vibrating sleds, vibrating forks, and any other equip. for refractory. 7. Supervise contract labor ...
Refractory Support Specialist I
Huger, SC · On-site
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 ...
Refractory Support Specialist I
Huger, SC · On-site
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 ...
Fork truck, overhead crane, jib cranes, mixer, tundish tilt dump, gunning machines. air rammers, vibrating sleds, vibrating forks, and any other equip.for refractory.7. Supervise contract labor force ...
Quick apply
Fork truck, overhead crane, jib cranes, mixer, tundish tilt dump, gunning machines. air rammers, vibrating sleds, vibrating forks, and any other equip.for refractory.7. Supervise contract labor force ...
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 ...
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 ...
Refractory Support Specialist I
Huger, SC · On-site
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 ...
Refractory Support Specialist I
Huger, SC · On-site
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Refractory Labor information
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$10.82 - $11.98
1% of jobs
$11.98 - $13.13
3% of jobs
$13.13 - $14.29
5% of jobs
$15.43 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.29 - $15.45
16% of jobs
$15.45 - $16.61
19% of jobs
The median wage is $16.96 / hr.
$16.61 - $17.77
19% of jobs
$18.70 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.77 - $18.92
15% of jobs
$18.92 - $20.08
11% of jobs
$20.08 - $21.24
4% of jobs
$21.24 - $22.40
4% of jobs
$22.40 - $23.56
3% of jobs
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How much do refractory labor jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for refractory labor in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Job description
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services Team as a Refractory Technician.
Summary
The Refractory Technician is a customer facing, labor-intensive position skilled in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes. This position is located at our customer sites and has an individual responsibility to maintain a clean and safe work environment and for the quality of their refractory installation and following their Lead's work instructions.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assisting in the cleaning and preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication
- Assisting with post mortem tear outs and accurately documenting findings
- Performing preventive and general maintenance tasks on tools and refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance
- Performing spare parts and tool inventory count to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing detailed inventory usage reports at the end of shift
- 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 safely 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
- Requires fundamental computer skills, experience in excel a plus
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, or smelling; requires less than 1/3 of the time sitting.
- Lifting: Requires lifting up to 75 pounds more than 2/3 of the time. (23 KG for CAD JD)
- Vision: Requires accurate close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception, including the ability to adjust focus.
- 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. May require wearing respirators, hearing protection, and/or other safety equipment.
- Noise: Requires working in very loud conditions (over 85 decibels).