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Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
SOC 49-9045.00
Build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits and ovens, using refractory materials.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation Monitoring3.2
Repairing3.1
Active Listening3.0
Operation and Control3.0
Equipment Maintenance3.0
Reading Comprehension2.9
Critical Thinking2.9
Coordination2.9
Knowledge Areas 8
Mechanical3.5
Production and Processing3.0
Public Safety and Security2.7
English Language2.7
Mathematics2.6
Chemistry2.5
Design2.4
Education and Training2.4
Key Tasks
1Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.
2Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.
3Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.
4Measure furnace walls to determine dimensions and cut required number of sheets from plastic block, using saws.
5Tighten locknuts holding refractory stopper assemblies together, spread mortar on jackets to seal sleeve joints, and dry mortar in ovens.
Also Known As
Bondactor Machine Operator
Bricker
Bricklayer
Cell Liner
Cell Reliner
Clay Structure Builder and Servicer
Cupola Repairer
Furnace Helper
Furnace Repairer
Hot Repairman
Tools & Equipment
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Boom trucks
Brick cutting saws
Brick hammers
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