Refractory Craftsman I- Hertford, NC

Role and Responsibilities

• Capable of working alone on more than one applicable craft and its skills.
• Operate powered industrial equipment.
• Cutting and applying materials.
• Organizing and managing equipment required to complete daily tasks.
• Working with clients to provide exceptional customer service.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 5 years’ experience with refractory
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Basic use of hand tools (hammer, wrench, and tape measure).
• Experience with powered tools such as drills, and saws.
• The ability to multi-task, follow-through and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with a diverse workforce effectively and professionally.
• Ability to take initiative with minimal direction.
• Excellent math skills with strong attention to detail and number accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work under inclement weather conditions (hot, cold, and rain).

Physical Requirements

• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

Thorpe Specialty Services and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.