Operation Technician - Ladle Refractory

Weir ESCO

Newton

Onsite

Purpose of Role: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the ladles and vessels, relining with multi-components the AOD vessels, bottom pour ladles, transfer ladles and the making of stopper rods, cleans the old linings out of the ladles with the use of a chipping gun and installs the appropriate lining, removes the burned bricks from the AOD vessel and re-bricks the vessel, positions and moves the ladles, vessels and refractory materials with an overhead crane.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

- Follows the Ladle Refractory Flow Charts and MWI for all refractory work

- Maintains the condition of all ladles/vessels by chipping the solidified slag or metal away from all exterior components and building components to maintain rotation of ladles/vessels.

- Must perform refractory work on both Ladles & Vessels which will require lifting loads up to 50 lbs.

- Pour Castable for Well Blocks and maintain inventory required of Cured Well Blocks and Well Blocks that need to be cured.

- Must inform Team Leader or supervisor to any unfavorable ladle, vessel or stopper rod conditions/shortages.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

- Updating Refractory Application

- Ensure all ladles, ladle components and Vessels meet process & quality requirements

- Data collection and input

- Have a good work ethic and a good attendance record

- Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace at all times

- Participate in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen)

- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Education: High school diploma/GED

- Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Good reading, writing, mathematical, and verbal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Working Environment – Indoors, extreme heat, noise 90+, possible air contaminants, possible mechanical/electrical hazards, and possible physical hazards.

- Physical Demands: Great upper body strength, good hand and eye coordination, standing, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, reaching, and walking.

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