Job Description
Job Description Do you want to be proud of the work you do? Do you want to have an impact on the lives of others? Are you seeking a dynamic career in making world class products with an evolving company that's been in business over 150 years? HWI is an industry leader that powers the world economy to produce goods that sustain and enhance our lives. Our refractory products are used in every aspect of manufacturing across all product lines.
Are you good with hands, do you like to problem solve, enjoy working in a challenging environment that varies daily? Then our Refractory Technician and Refractory Support Specialist roles might be for you!
The job duties vary daily, but all are focused on:
- a construction based environment that will include masonry type duties
- utilizing industrial equipment to install our products on a daily basis
- inspecting and making major and minor repairs of refractory products to satisfy our customer
- maintaining a safe and organized work environment
- maintaining professional working relationships with co-workers
HWI is seeking outstanding applicants for future opportunities with an industry leading team! We are intensely passionate about our people and our products and are seeking additions to our team to help build the future. We are in search of great technicians who want to advance HWI to the next level of distinction.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to safely use brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick
- Requires working knowledge of refractory lined units
- Ability to operate a jib crane and ensure the rigging of the load is correct
- Ability to safely operate a forklift
- Ability to safely operate various hand and electrical tools
- Ability to read, understand and work in conformity with work orders, as directed
- Ability to detect and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment
- Organized individual with emphasis on quality and the ability to meet deadlines
- Requires fundamental computer skills, experience in excel a plus
- Previous construction or manufacturing experience will be considered
Physical and Environmental Requirements Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of the time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, hearing, tasting or smelling; requires less than 1/3 of the time sitting.
Lifting : Requires lifting up to 10 pounds more than 2/3 of the time; and lifting more than 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
Vision: Requires accurate close, distance, color and peripheral vision, including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.
Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of the time working near moving mechanical parts, and being exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of the time in wet or humid conditions, in extreme heat or cold, and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock and near vibration.
Noise: Requires working in very loud conditions (over 85 decibels). HWI
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