Shop Laborer

Refractory Service, Inc. (RSI) is a specialized refractory contractor with 60+ years in business.

Customers include commercial boilers, power plants, ethanol plants, foundries, steel mills, heat treaters, refineries, incineration units, pollution control equipment, and other applications involving temperature exceeding 1200F.

Impact of the Role

A laborer is part of a collaborative team that works on unique and custom assignments for refractory, insulation, and occasional steel structures.

All work is performed efficiently, safely, and according to specifications.

This role is hands-on and nonexempt.

• Assist with brick work and masonry tending; work with castable and sprayed concrete
• Install various insulation products
• Perform basic mig and stick welding, as well as steel fabrication
• Use hand tools and power tools including drills, saws, and tape measures
• Perform various general labor and construction related tasks, including cleaning tools and equipment.
• Drive a forklift (certification training provided)
• Remove hazards in the work area, wear appropriate PPE, and clean up dirt, trash, and debris

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: construction knowledge including reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and layouts

• 1-3 years of related experience; a combination of experience and education will be considered