Brick Mason

Brickmason 

Classification  

Non-exempt 

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range  

Maintenance 

Reports to  

Maintenance Superintendent 

Date  

December 19, 2016 

Job Description  

Summary/Objective  

The brickmason position is responsible for kiln car bed building using vermiculite, castable refractory cement, refractory blocks and high temperature insulation.  The brickmason also does repairs to the bed of the kiln cars.  The brickmason will assist in repairs to the kilns.  The brickmason at times will lay and bind building material such as brick and concrete block with mortar to construct or repair wall, partitions, sewers and other structures. 

Essential Functions  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Build the bed on a new kiln car using castable refractory cement, high temperature insulation, vermiculite, firebrick, castable mortar and refractory blocks. 

• Remove and replace refractory block on empty kiln car bed. Straighten block on kiln car. 

• Use wet saw to cut brick or block. 

• Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses. 

•  Using trowel, spread heat-resistant mix onto the sides of kiln car. 

• Build brick or block walls for buildings.  Repairs or replaces brick in building. 

• May erect scaffolding or other installation structure. 

• Lay and align brick or block to repair structures or high temperature equipment (kilns and dryers).  

• Follow company’s safe work procedures. 

• Maintain clean and orderly work area. 
• Must be clean shaven and able to wear a respirator.

Competencies  

• Teamwork Orientation. 

• Time Management. 

• Performance Management. 

• Results Driven. 

• Attention to details. 

Supervisory Responsibility  

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.  The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.   

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work  

This is a full-time position.  Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. 

Travel  

No travel is expected for this position. 

Required Education and Experience   

1. High school diploma or GED. 

1. 3 years masonry or bricklaying experience or technical training program or any equivalent combination. 

Preferred Education and Experience  

1. High school diploma or GED. 

1. 5 years masonry or bricklaying experience. 

1. Training in general safety. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications  

None. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Cherokee Brick & Tile Co. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.