Steel Mill Refractory Application - Heavy Industrial Entry Level

Company: Minteq, a Minerals Technologies company, is the global leader in designing and delivering advanced technological solutions for a multitude of industrial applications. From design and installation to the maintenance of customized solutions, we provide truly turnkey solutions that help our partners increase productivity, enhance yields, reduce downtime, and lower overall costs.

Position: Steel Mill Laborer

Location: USA | Braddock, PA

Responsibilities: Job Summary This position involves applying refractory materials using specialized equipment to line and repair furnaces, ladles, and other high temperature equipment within a steel mill environment. Candidate will also be mixing materials and maintaining equipment and tools. Must be mechanically inclined and be able to work in extreme temperatures. Selected candidate will be required to work swing shifts and 12 hour shifts as needed. This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required. Major Duties & Responsibilities Apply material (product) and use all relevant equipment as required Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance Maintain all equipment in working order, with clean appearance Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer Maintain a positive profile with the customerOE/Lean Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have ability to speak and read English. Knowledge: Previous steel-making or other related experience preferred but not required. Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities: Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, judgment/problem-solving, safety awareness. Physical: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (or more in certain shops). Must be able to withstand the physical pressures of constant standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, extremes of hot and cold, as well as carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects. General:

• Valid Drivers License is required
• May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime.
• Must wear all required safety gear.
• May be requested to travel.