Refractory Specialist
North American Construction Group
Birmingham , AL
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Created detailed reports on the condition of refractory linings in order to identify areas needing repair or replacement.
- Utilized specialized tools such as welding torches, grinders, saws and hammers for installation and maintenance of refractories.
- Worked with other tradespeople such as pipefitters and welders during installation projects.
- Maintained an inventory of all required tools, supplies and equipment for successful completion of each job assignment.
- Applied cement-based products including castables, gunning mixes, mortars and ramming mixes according to manufacturer specifications.
- Mixed sand, clay, mortar and water at specific levels to make refractory clay.
- Measured spaces for new linings and materials\.
- Operated forklifts to move clay between curing ovens, melting tanks and drawing kilns.
- Laid and set refractory blocks using chemical heat resistant cement.