Artisan Refractory Mason

**Job Number**
- 72473

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Job Title**
- Artisan Refractory Mason

**Computer Skills**
- Ms Office

**Industry**
- Building

**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng

**Main job purpose**
- To support and ensure the optimal performance of the operations by closely monitoring and resolving engineering related problems with adopting technically sound practices and procedures with engineering personnel.

**Main Objective**
- Carry out mechanical (Refractory), inspections in designated areas, do preventative & scheduled maintenance in accordance with acceptable safety standards and carry out equipment break down repairs to ensure optimal performance of the process and to meet the production targets.
- Ensure that inspections on furnace /tin baths & equipment are carried out in order to prevent unnecessary downtime.
- Identify, verify and analyse reasons for downtime through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures to repair the fault in order to ensure timeous resumption of production.
- Report any adverse plant conditions to the maintenance Team Leader by recording all work done on the job card for future maintenance planning and liaise with the production department to ensure that there are no unnecessary interruptions to the production process.
- Attain World Class Manufacturing by following procedures, risk assessments, and task observations.
- Assist with the training and coaching of the apprentices to reduce the risk of accidents and non-compliance.
- Assist in refractory repair projects.**Inherent Requirements**

**Qualification(s)**
- Grade 12
- N3 Civil Engineering/Masonry/Bricklaying
- Trade Certificate - Mason/Bricklayer

**Experience**
- Experience working on furnace refractory maintenance
- 3 Years post Apprenticeship experience as a Mason/Bricklayer in a manufacturing environment

**Knowledge**
- Technical Knowledge
- Refractory Installation
- Working knowledge of Refractories & Sealing Materials
- Understanding OHSACT
- Knowledge of Water/Air cooling systems
- Knowledge of measuring equipment
- Knowledge of pneumatics and pumps
- Knowledge of shut down maintenance
- Knowledge of gas & diesel firing systems.

**Skills**
- Business Acumen
- Team Player
- Problem solving techniques
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Able to work under pressure

**What Qualification**
- Civil Engineering/Masonry/Bricklaying

**Minimum Qualification**
- N3

**Status**
- Available