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HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services Team as a Refractory Support Specialist II. Summary The Refractory Support Specialist II uses their specialized knowledge of ...

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Manufacturing Production Technician

Vandalia, MO ยท On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

HWI is an industry leader that powers the world economy to produce goods that sustain and enhance our lives. Our refractory products are used in every aspect of manufacturing across all product lines.

Manufacturing Production Technician

Fulton, MO ยท On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

HWI is an industry leader that powers the world economy to produce goods that sustain and enhance our lives. Our refractory products are used in every aspect of manufacturing across all product lines.

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Supervisor, Production Summary At HWI our supervisors are an integral part of our operations success. This role will lead the press ...

Research Technician I

West Mifflin, PA ยท On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

About Us HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Engineering Team as a Process Engineer II. Summary The Process Engineering II will analyze processes and use best practices to plan, develop, budget and ...

Manufacturing Production Technician

White Cloud, MI ยท On-site

$15 - $18.50/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Production Technician. Summary The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HarbisonWalker ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Mining Team as a Mining Engineer II. Summary The Mining Engineer II is accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Quality Team as a Quality Assurance Technician I. Summary The Quality Assurance Technician I plays an integral part in the safe and successful production ...

Non Craft Welder

Gary, IN ยท On-site

$19.50 - $25.50/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Non-Craft Welder. Summary At HWI our Craft Welders' support HWI's mission and vision to drive industry performance and deliver quality results.

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Engineering Team as a Process Engineer II. Summary The Process Engineering II will analyze processes and use best practices to plan, develop, budget and ...

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Maintenance Team as a Supervisor, Maintenance. Summary The Supervisor, Maintenance oversees and assists in increasing equipment reliability and reducing ...

Research Technician III

West Mifflin, PA ยท On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Innovation and Technology Team as a Research Technician III. Summary The Research Technician III operates laboratory equipment, prepares raw materials ...

About Us HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well ...

Manufacturing Production Technician

Windham, OH ยท On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Production Technician. Summary The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HWI through the ...

Manufacturing Production Technician

Fairfield, AL ยท On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Production Technician. Summary The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HWI through the ...

Production Technician

South Point, OH ยท On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Production Technician. Summary The Production Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean & safe work environment as well as ...

Production Technician

South Point, OH ยท On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Production Technician. Summary The Production Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean & safe work environment as well as ...

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Refractory Support Specialist II

HWI

Marion, OH โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Job Description
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services Team as a Refractory Support Specialist II.
Summary
The Refractory Support Specialist II uses their specialized knowledge of HarbisonWalker Internationals product portfolio to represent the company as an on-site and first call technical liaison servicing two or more accounts. The Refractory Support Specialist II 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.
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
  • 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
  • Bilingual a plus (Spanish and/or French add onto specific posting if applicable)
  • Requires two - four years of refractory installation knowledge or equivalent construction or manufacturing experience 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, 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).