Special Workforce Application Technician I

Job Description

The Special Workforce Application Technician I represents HarbisonWalker International as a technical liaison accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business performance by performing refractory installation field trials and providing material installation support. The Special Workforce Application Technician grows their refractory knowledge to better educate customers and peers on the proper installation techniques for HarbisonWalker Internationals products.

Job Duties

Supporting the customer's use of refractory products through direct, hands-on installation of products; supporting the customer's use of refractory products by providing material installation support

Observing trials from installation through postmortem to prevent untimely removal of installed refractory materials

Observing and promoting safety and 5’S standards; complying with established facility safety policies and procedures, and other regulations as applicable; maintaining a safe and clean working environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• 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
• Safe operation and maintenance of equipment (refractory pumps, gunite machines etc a plus)
• Bilingual a plus
• The Special Workforce Application Technician I zero (0) – two (2) years of refractory installation knowledge or equivalent construction or manufacturing experience considered.
  
  

Physical and Environment

• Physical Activity:Requires more than 2/3 of the time standing, speaking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of the time walking, using hands and fingers or reaching with arms and hands; less than 1/3 of the time sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling or smelling.
• Lifting:Requires lifting up to 50 pounds more than 2/3 of the time and up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
• Vision:Requires accurate distance and peripheral vision and depth perception, including the ability to adjust focus.
• Environment:Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of the time being exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations or extreme heat; less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock or radiation, exposed to outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, or working near explosives.
• Noise:Requires working in very loud conditions (over 85 decibels).