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HWI

Supervisor, Maintenance

South Shore, KY · On-site

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Calderys

Supervisor, Maintenance

South Shore, KY

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HWI

Supervisor, Maintenance

Whiting, IA · On-site

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HWI

Supervisor, Production

Windham, OH · On-site

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Supervisor, Production Summary At ... About Us HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services ...

Calderys

Supervisor, Production

Windham, OH · On-site

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Supervisor, Production Summary At ... HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the ...

JSW Steel USA

Melt Supervisor

Mingo Junction, OH · On-site

... and refractory processes. The Melt Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring quality steel production while maintaining the highest safety and operational standards. Key ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for refractory supervisor in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Refractory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of refractory materials used in high-temperature environments such as furnaces, kilns, and boilers. They ensure that refractory linings are properly installed to withstand extreme heat and prevent structural damage. Their duties include supervising workers, inspecting materials, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with engineers and plant managers. Strong leadership skills, experience with refractory materials, and knowledge of safety regulations are essential for this role.

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A Refractory Supervisor typically oversees the installation, repair, and maintenance of refractory materials in industrial settings such as steel mills, foundries, or power plants. Daily tasks include managing and instructing work crews, ensuring safety protocols are followed, inspecting ongoing and completed work, and coordinating with engineers and other site supervisors. The supervisor is also responsible for scheduling, maintaining inventory of materials, and submitting progress reports. This role offers an opportunity to develop strong leadership and technical expertise while working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

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To thrive as a Refractory Supervisor, you need substantial experience in refractory installation and maintenance, strong knowledge of industrial safety standards, and typically a technical diploma or equivalent relevant certification. Familiarity with refractory materials, quality control procedures, and project management tools such as work order systems and reporting software is often required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills distinguish outstanding supervisors in this field. These abilities are vital to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to required specifications in demanding industrial environments.

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Manufacturing Service Technician (Refractory)

HarbisonWalker International

Frostproof, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

HarbisonWalker International rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Description

HarbisonWalker International is a world class refractory organization with extensive manufacturing, sales, and service capabilities and over $550 million in annual revenues. 

We provide solutions that drive industry performance in the cement and lime, energy, chemicals, non-ferrous metals, glass, iron and steel, and environmental technology industries.  

The Company operates 17 manufacturing plants and 26 distribution centers on three continents.  The Company's Corporate Headquarters are located in Moon Township, PA a suburb of Pittsburgh, near the Pittsburgh International Airport. 

Our Mission: Our solutions drive industry performance 

Our Vision:  We will be the first and only call for industry 

Our Values: We are curious, proactive, interdependent, passionate, open and results-oriented 

At HarbisonWalker International, we look for people driven by a desire to contribute, be challenged and grow. Our people make HWI a special company and are a key competitive advantage.

Job Description

Summary:

At HWI, the Service Representative II is an essential part of customer service.  This individual represents HWI onsite and has direct communications with our customers ensuring we meet multiple demands in a timely manner.  The Service Representative is critical to the ongoing success of our relationship with our customers. 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 environment..

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares steel / iron vessels for installation of refractories
  • Stage refractories to be used.
  • Work with customer installing / supervising refractories
  • Work with customer cleaning up the job site
Qualifications
  • Requires high school diploma
  • Requires some mechanical aptitude
  • Requires the ability to understand safety requirements.
  • Refractory knowledge helpful.
  • Requires at least two years of installation experience
Additional Information

HarbisonWalker International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

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