Senior Refractory Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Matthews Environmental Solutions is a globally recognized expert in Cremation Equipment and Combustion Technology. Our products and services meet the most demanding performance and environmental standards worldwide.

The Senior – Refractory Technician is a highly skilled tradesperson that has experience the various processes of refractory and brick laying.

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Medical Benefits Day 1!
• 401K-Immediately Vested with Match!
• Stock Plan with 10% Quarterly Match!
• 11 Paid Holidays, AND, 13 Days ETO!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong aptitude to set forms, mix, and pour refractory according to supplied specifications.
• Ability to build and maintain refractory forms.
• Operate and maintain large refractory mixes of various makes and models.
• Must be able to adapt and problem solve in a fast paced work environment.
• Measure, cut, and install high temperature insulation.
• Weld refractory hangers per supplied drawings.
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and with an attention to detail and quality.
• Commitment to safety in the workplace.
• Willingness to learn and elevate their skill level.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred in related field.
• 3+ years of experience in masonry, concrete finishing, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of the basic concepts of refractory.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions when dealing refractory and insulation.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with peers and management in a positive team atmosphere.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, etc.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary. 
   

Helpful Related Previous Work Experience

• Concrete Finisher/ Laborer
• Masonry
   

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
• Regularly lift and/or 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.
• Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

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

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