Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

Construct or fix refractory-using equipment such as a furnace, kiln, cupola, boiler, converter, ladle, soaking pit, or oven.

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Build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, and ovens, using refractory materials.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
HIGH
Physical demands
MED
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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Dealing and handling conflicts
Competition for this position
Physical demands

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More

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