Tundish Repairman

 Job Responsibilities :

Technical Operations:

• Follow and implement verbal or written instructions from the supervisor, using the necessary materials and tools to carry out the required refractory work.
• Ensure the appropriate refractory machinery is in good operational condition before use, such as mixing machines, brick cutting machines, rammers, refractory tools, spray machines, continuous mixer machines, remote/pendent cranes, and slings.
• Receive new or used equipment such as Tundish, covers, steel pots, rolling mills, lime plants, and ancillary units from operations. Keep them in appropriate stands or designated places, and allow them to cool to room temperature. Provide cooling equipment like air blowers as required. After cooling, demolish the used refractory, dust, slag, and steel skulls, and clean them. Relocate them to the appropriate place and receive equipment in the EAF, deltas, ladles covers, settling chamber, and other areas.
• Perform repairs or relining (when instructed by the shift supervisor) with the appropriate type of refractory bricks and castable as per standard drawings or provided designs. If necessary, place dryers on tundish or covers for drying. Set and align templates for vibrating ladles/tundish molds as required. Hot repairs are also part of the work in Tundish, covers, steel pots, rolling mills, lime plants, and other areas while following safe working practices. Be ready to work in the EAF, deltas, ladles covers, settling chamber, and other areas.
• After completing the job, clean all machines, tools, and work areas.
• Communicate clearly with the technicians on the next shift about the current activities, equipment operations, and conditions to ensure proper handover with full and clear information.
• Communicate with production and/or maintenance personnel to execute maintenance plans without affecting production schedules, ensuring operations continue without production losses.
• Collect and finalize operation data, transferring it to clerical support for measuring, controlling, and reporting refractory activity.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to carry out work in a controlled and consistent manner.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices, considering global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.

Reporting:

• Assist in preparing timely and accurate statements and reports to meet departmental requirements, policies, and quality standards.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment:

• Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Related Assignments:

• Perform other related duties or assignments as directed by the line manager.