Refractory Installation Specialist
Materion, Elmore, OH, United States
Furnace Rebuild Operator
Works with a crew of furnace rebuilders to safely refurbish and maintain furnaces and related equipment within the entire facility.
You will have the opportunity to:
Participate in the continuous improvement process by making suggestions to Supervisors and Leads.
Perform to Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Procedures to maintain material flow to internal and external customers.
Recognize and control the hazards associated with the work and properly respond to unexpected safety and/or environmental situations
Recognize materials and breakdowns to accurately determine the cause and take appropriate corrective action.
Plan and inspect work
Safely perform specified preventative and/or repair maintenance tasks on equipment.
Recommend improvements in operating processes, procedures, and equipment, and seek to eliminate waste.
Keep assigned equipment and work area clean and free of hazards.
Keep lead operator and/or supervisor informed of needed supplies, repairs, or service.
Report operating irregularities/malfunctions which are beyond the control of the operator to resolve.
Work with Maintenance and Electrical departments on projects to reduce equipment downtime.
Handle and dispose of solid and liquid wastes in compliance with established procedures.
Perform pipefitting, rigging, and minor sheet metal fabrication and repairs.
Follow PPE and 5s standards.
Ensure that all housekeeping requirements are met.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Ability to work from drawings and blueprints and use measuring devices for close tolerance work.
Broad knowledge of furnace materials and rebuild procedures.
Ability to learn how to weld, braze, silver solder, and cut a variety of materials employing various methods.
Knowledge of the properties of the refractories and the contaminants to ensure no contamination from refractory will occur in the process is required.
Experience with welding, torching, and fabrication equipment.
Experience with large tow-motors, sandblasting equipment, rigging equipment, and large hoists preferred.
Experience with electrical systems preferred.
Preferred to have broad knowledge of induction, annealing, heat treat, and arc furnace refractories.
Knowledge of brick laying is preferred.
Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office products and email.
Mechanical ability.
Good verbal and written skills preferred.
Knowledge of basic math skills.
Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to provide customer service preferred.
The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Materion's Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.
Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
Works with a crew of furnace rebuilders to safely refurbish and maintain furnaces and related equipment within the entire facility.
You will have the opportunity to:
Participate in the continuous improvement process by making suggestions to Supervisors and Leads.
Perform to Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Procedures to maintain material flow to internal and external customers.
Recognize and control the hazards associated with the work and properly respond to unexpected safety and/or environmental situations
Recognize materials and breakdowns to accurately determine the cause and take appropriate corrective action.
Plan and inspect work
Safely perform specified preventative and/or repair maintenance tasks on equipment.
Recommend improvements in operating processes, procedures, and equipment, and seek to eliminate waste.
Keep assigned equipment and work area clean and free of hazards.
Keep lead operator and/or supervisor informed of needed supplies, repairs, or service.
Report operating irregularities/malfunctions which are beyond the control of the operator to resolve.
Work with Maintenance and Electrical departments on projects to reduce equipment downtime.
Handle and dispose of solid and liquid wastes in compliance with established procedures.
Perform pipefitting, rigging, and minor sheet metal fabrication and repairs.
Follow PPE and 5s standards.
Ensure that all housekeeping requirements are met.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Ability to work from drawings and blueprints and use measuring devices for close tolerance work.
Broad knowledge of furnace materials and rebuild procedures.
Ability to learn how to weld, braze, silver solder, and cut a variety of materials employing various methods.
Knowledge of the properties of the refractories and the contaminants to ensure no contamination from refractory will occur in the process is required.
Experience with welding, torching, and fabrication equipment.
Experience with large tow-motors, sandblasting equipment, rigging equipment, and large hoists preferred.
Experience with electrical systems preferred.
Preferred to have broad knowledge of induction, annealing, heat treat, and arc furnace refractories.
Knowledge of brick laying is preferred.
Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office products and email.
Mechanical ability.
Good verbal and written skills preferred.
Knowledge of basic math skills.
Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to provide customer service preferred.
The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Materion's Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.
Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.