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HRT Solutions

Refractory Technician

Reading, PA · On-site

Refractory Technician Reading, PA, United States (On-site) HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services Team as a Refractory Technician. Summary The Refractory Technician is a ...

HRT Solutions

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 ...

HWI

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 ...

Calderys

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 ...

Calderys

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 ...

HWI

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 ...

Matthews International

Refractory Technician

Apopka, FL · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY The Refractory Technician is a skilled and adaptable tradesperson that has experience the various processes of refractory and brick laying JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Strong aptitude to ...

Thermal Specialties

Refractory Technician

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Thermal Specialties is looking for a Refractory Technician for our Construction Services division in Tulsa, OK. Thermal Specialties is a family owned custom manufacturer and service organization. We ...

Thermal Specialties

Refractory Technician

Tulsa, OK

$24 - $28/hr

Thermal Specialties is looking for a Refractory Technician for our Construction Services division in Tulsa, OK. Thermal Specialties is a family owned custom manufacturer and service organization. We ...

Thermal Specialties

Refractory Technician

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Thermal Specialties is looking for a Refractory Technician for our Construction Services division in Tulsa, OK. Thermal Specialties is a family owned custom manufacturer and service organization. We ...

Thermal Specialties, LLC

Refractory Technician

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Thermal Specialties is looking for a Refractory Technician for our Construction Services division in Tulsa, OK. Thermal Specialties is a family owned custom manufacturer and service organization. We ...

Matthews International

Refractory Technician

Apopka, FL · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY The Refractory Technician is a skilled and adaptable tradesperson that has experience the various processes of refractory and brick laying JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Strong aptitude to set ...

Wabtec

Refractory Technician

Charleroi, PA

$35.24/hr

As a refractory technician, you will be responsible for the preparation, installation, and finishing of refractory linings used in our combustion burners. This includes preparing molds, mixing and ...

Wabtec

Refractory Technician

Charleroi, PA

As a refractory technician, you will be responsible for the preparation, installation, and finishing of refractory linings used in our combustion burners. This includes preparing molds, mixing and ...

Wabtec

Refractory Technician

Charleroi, PA · On-site

$35.24/hr

As a refractory technician, you will be responsible for the preparation, installation, and finishing of refractory linings used in our combustion burners. This includes preparing molds, mixing and ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for refractory technician in the United States is $22.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a refractory technician?

A Refractory Technician specializes in installing, repairing, and maintaining heat-resistant materials used in furnaces, kilns, boilers, and other high-temperature equipment. They work with firebrick, ceramic fiber, castable refractories, and other materials to ensure thermal insulation and structural integrity. Their duties include inspecting refractory linings, removing worn-out materials, mixing and applying new refractory compounds, and ensuring proper curing. Refractory Technicians commonly work in industries such as steel, cement, glass, and petrochemicals, where extreme heat is present. This role requires knowledge of refractory materials, safety protocols, and sometimes welding or masonry skills.

What is a typical workday like for a refractory technician?

A typical workday for a Refractory Technician involves preparing, installing, and repairing heat-resistant linings in furnaces, kilns, boilers, and other industrial equipment. Most of the work is hands-on and requires careful measurement, material mixing, and application in environments that can be physically demanding and sometimes hot or dusty. Refractory Technicians often work closely with engineers, maintenance teams, and quality inspectors to ensure installations meet strict safety and performance standards. Shifts may vary depending on the industry and production schedules, and occasional overtime or weekend work may be required during shutdowns or maintenance periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a refractory technician?

To thrive as a Refractory Technician, you need strong mechanical aptitude, experience with refractory materials, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent with specialized training. Familiarity with tools such as pneumatic hammers, mixers, and thermal imaging devices, as well as safety certifications like OSHA, is frequently required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team are key soft skills for success in this field. These qualities are critical to ensure the safe, precise installation and maintenance of heat-resistant linings in industrial equipment, minimizing downtime and safety risks.

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Refractory Technician

Reading, PA • On-site

HRT Solutions
Human Resources Consulting Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lining, relining, repairing, and installing refractory materials on furnaces, ladles, and tundishes according to work instructions.

  • Assisting in cleaning, preparing, and documenting findings related to refractory repair and relining activities.

  • Performing preventive maintenance on tools and refractory equipment, and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are maintained.

Job description

Refractory Technician
Reading, PA, United States (On-site)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).

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