Refractory Mason

Efficiency Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Registration No. 2022/876857/07

Duties & Responsibilities

• Removing and installing refractory materials in customer equipment on-site.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints and work by hand or with hand and power tools.
• Measure accurately from an established starting point, using plumb lines and a masons level as necessary.
• Apply knowledge of various mortars and bonding materials and apply the knowledge to different projects.
• Utilise hammers, chisels and masonry saws to cut and fit bricks.
• Line or reline furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations using refractory or acid-resistant bricks, concretes, plastics or other material.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively with co-workers to meet deadlines and complete projects.
• Experiment with various materials and methods to solve construction challenges.

Required company responsibilities:

• Productivity follow formal/written and informal/verbal instructions and procedures as the above processes may change.
• Ensure that good housekeeping practices are followed.
• Health and Safety wear the protective equipment issued to you while working.
• Follow any lawful instruction required by management.
• International/Local commissioning and field service as required for commissioning and on-site work.
• Ensure all equipment issued to you needed for jobs and projects are kept safe.

Experience & Qualification

• Job-specific knowledge with a minimum qualification of N3 level with necessary Red Seal qualification as a Refractory Mason.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the relevant field.
• Basic proficiency in relevant technical tools or systems necessary for the role.
• Ability to work as a team member and participate in projects that involve or impact the entire company.
• Customer service orientation and emphasis on results, diplomacy, multitasking and priority setting.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge about preparing and mixing mortar.
• Using and maintaining power tool and hand tools.
• Cutting out and filling masonry joints in ashlar, rubble, and brickwork.
• Cut and indent new stone pieces.
• Repairing, replacing, or resetting bricks, furnaces roofs and slabs.
• Drilling, grouting, and pinning fractured stones, resetting copings.
• Performing, washing including mechanical and chemical cleaning of masonry surfaces.

Required company skills and abilities:

• The ability to read and write in English (Matric)
• Good practical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to perform work duties on his/her own or in a team.
• Must perform duties according to the Health and Safety standards.
• Must work according to the Quality Control Systems.
• Must be able to work overtime to get projects completed if required.

Additional Information

• Only applicants who meet the requirements outlined above will be considered.
• If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application, including your CV, qualifications / certificates, service certificates and a copy of your ID.