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The Refractory Support Specialist I will work directly with internal Customer Service and Sales Representatives to provide customer(s) with the most cost-effective product to fit their needs and establish HarbisonWalker International as the product of choice. This position is a labor-intensive job, assisting the customer(s) in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes.\nsolid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:4.0pt 0in 0in 0in;\">\nResponsibilties\nReading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick up in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc.- handle bricks by hand for multiple hours at a time - perform plug changes, repair slide gates, etc.; teaching installation procedures to and providing guidance to correct procedures\nAssisting customer(s) staff with all types of refractory installation methods, including gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation\nAssisting customer(s) staff with cleaning and preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication\nObserving product performance at customer(s) site; performing in service inspections, post mortem tear outs, documenting findings and reviewing with the proper HarbisonWalker International team member(s)\nWorking closely with customer(s), understanding their requirements and aiding them in obtaining the optimal performance of the products; monitoring stock levels to ensure the needs of customer(s) are met; placing replacement orders with HarbisonWalker Internationals Customer Service department\nPreventive and general maintenance tasks on refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance\nPerforming spare parts and equipment inventory count to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing accurate and detailed refractory reports\nObserving and promoting safety and 5’S standards; complying with established facility safety policies and procedures, and other regulations as applicable; participating in daily safety tool box talks and monthly trainings; maintaining a safe and clean working environment \nRequirements\nHigh school diploma or GED\nAbility to safely use brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick\nRequires working knowledge of refractory lined units\nAbility to operate a jib crane and ensure the rigging of the load is correct\nAbility to safely operate a forklift\nAbility to safely operate various hand and electrical tools\nAbility to read, understand and work in conformity with work orders, as directed\nAbility to detect and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment\nOrganized individual with emphasis on quality and the ability to meet deadlines\nRequires fundamental computer skills, experience in excel a plus\nPrevious construction or manufacturing experience will be considered\nPhysical and Environmental Requirements\nPhysical 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; 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