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Production Team Member - Refractory

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ESCO Group LLC

Newton, MS (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

Division:
Weir ESCO Job Title:
Refractory Technician Location:
Newton, MS Onsite 1st Shift
  • 5:00 AM
  • 3:15 PM, Monday
  • Thursday
JOB SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
  • 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
. Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards
  • Participate in all Safety, Health and Environmental programs
  • 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)
  • Perform other duties as directed by company
QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:
    High school diploma/GED
      Experience:
      None
        Certifications/Licenses:
        None
          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 We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge
          • but it's exciting.
          And it's one we can't wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.