Service Technician

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Field Service Technician for one of our Biggest Steel Clients located in Hamilton
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and trouble shooting on refractory emplacement equipment at customer location
• Provide support in monitoring ongoing product performance, installation and introduction of new product applications
• Operation of crane – training provided
• Conduct regular inventory management functions
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to lift 50 lbs plus

Job Type / Category

Vesuvius Canada's Head Office is located in Welland Ontario. We are a leading Manufacturer and Installer of refractory products for Steel and Industrial markets, and we have an opening for a Service Technician located in Hamilton, ON. The position involves working 12 hour day shifts and two (2) weekends per month. Overtime may be required. This position offers a competitive wage and benefits package.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• High School diploma (at minimum)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Industrial plant environment experience an asset, i.e./ operation of tow motor/crane
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of industrial safety / WHMIS training certificate
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of robotics
• Reliable transportation and valid drivers' licence
• Fluent and clear English

Company Profile

Vesuvius Advanced Refractories manufactures specialty refractory materials for lining steel making vessels such as blast furnaces, ladles and tundishes. These solutions are in the form of powder mixes, which are spray-applied or cast onto the vessel to be lined (“monolithics“) and refractory shapes (e.g. bricks, pads and dams)

Flow Control is one of the four business units of the Vesuvius Group, along with Foundry, Advanced Refractories and Digital Services. Our mission is to help our steel customers worldwide improve the performance and safety of their operations, as well as the quality and consistency of their final steel products. To achieve this goal, we relentlessly focus on understanding the development of our customers' needs driving our R&D and innovation to constantly update our offer of products, service systems and technology.

As part of our New CORE Vision, we will continuously strive to provide a working environment where the best people want to work. We value safety, leadership, employee involvement, entrepreneurial thinking, and innovative ideas. We offer our employees:

• A safe, friendly and supportive team environment
• Competitive base wage
• Full Benefits including medical, vision, dental and life & disability insurance
• Pension package with a company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Physical Wellness Subsidy
• A commitment to career development and advancement opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person