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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 Monitoring
3.2
Repairing
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Coordination
2.9
Knowledge Areas 8
Mechanical
3.5
Production and Processing
3.0
Public Safety and Security
2.7
English Language
2.7
Mathematics
2.6
Chemistry
2.5
Design
2.4
Education and Training
2.4
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
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