Furnace Maintenance Technician

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Location Profile:

Carlton Forge Works produces seamless rolled rings as well as open and closed-die forgings for the aerospace, gas turbine, industrial, commercial, and nuclear industries while using one of the most extensive lines of equipment and truly skilled craftsmen anywhere.

Job Summary:

The Furnace Maintenance Technician will install, repair, and maintain refractory linings in industrial furnaces and other high-temperature equipment. This involves working with specialized refractory materials like bricks, castables, and mortars to protect structures from extreme heat and corrosion. Troubleshoot and repair furnace instruments and combustion systems to maintain operation of furnaces in a Quality environment in accordance with quality compliance procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide maintenance and repair services for Hot Work production furnaces and Heat Treat furnaces.
• Lay firebricks and refractory insulations to rebuild, reline, or patch high-temperature furnace
• Remove damaged firebricks using pneumatic chipping gun or sledgehammer
• Remove damaged or deteriorated refractory materials, clean surfaces, and install new linings or patches
• Mix and apply refractory mortars, castables, and other materials, ensuring proper consistency and application.
• Cut refractory bricks to size using hand tools or powered abrasive saws
• Build refractory forms
• Pack furnace insulations
• Weld sacks or holes in furnace shell
• Mix hi-temp refractories
• Replace burner blocks
• Utilizing hand tools like trowels, hammers, and chisels, as well as power tools such as pneumatic chipping guns, Bobcat, welding, cement mixers and saws
• Work directly with the Quality Department representatives, supervision and management to immediately identify and correct issues affecting the compliant functioning of furnaces.
• Ensure that installations meet required standards and specifications for heat resistance and durability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, specs, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to identify and address issues during installation or repair.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant certificate of completion from a technical school preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in refractory installation or a related trade (e.g., bricklaying) preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.