Full-Time

Refractory Installation Specialist

Posted on 5/9/2026

Materion

Materion

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and manufactures advanced materials

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Troy Township, OH, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (2)
,
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development certificate.
  • Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team to meet demands.
  • Must be able to work frequently from drawings and blueprints and use measuring devices for close tolerance work.
  • Must have broad knowledge of furnace materials and rebuild procedures for wide variety of plant applications.
  • Must have the ability to learn how to weld, braze, silver solder, and cut a variety of materials employing various methods.
  • Knowledge of the properties of the refractories and the contaminants to ensure no contamination from refractory will occur in the process is required.
  • Experience with welding, torching, and fabrication equipment, such as press brakes, shears, and basic pipe threading required.
  • Must possess basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office products and email.
  • Must demonstrate mechanical ability.
  • Must have knowledge of basic math skills.
  • Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under ITAR and EAR, and the candidate must qualify as a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee, or be approved for an export license as applicable.
Responsibilities
  • Works with a crew of furnace rebuilders to safely refurbish and maintain furnaces and related equipment within the entire facility.
  • Participates in the continuous improvement process by making suggestions to Supervisors and Leads.
  • Individual must perform to Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Procedures to maintain material flow to internal and external customers.
  • Recognizes and controls the hazards associated with the work and properly responds to unexpected safety and/or environmental situations.
  • Recognizes materials and break downs to accurately determine the cause and take appropriate corrective action.
  • Plans and inspects work.
  • Safely performs specified preventative and/or repair maintenance tasks on equipment.
  • Recommends improvements in operating processes, procedures, and equipment, and seeks to eliminate waste.
  • Keeps assigned equipment and work area clean and free of hazards.
  • Keeps lead operator and/or supervisor informed of needed supplies, repairs, or service.
  • Reports operating irregularities/malfunctions which are beyond the control of the operator to resolve.
  • Works with Maintenance and Electrical departments on projects to reduce equipment downtime.
  • Handles and disposes of solid and liquid wastes in compliance with established procedures.
  • Performs pipefitting, rigging, and minor sheet metal fabrication and repairs.
  • Follows PPE and 5s standards.
  • Ensures that all housekeeping requirements are met.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with electrical systems preferred.
  • Broad knowledge of induction, annealing, heat treat, and arc furnace refractories desirable.
  • Knowledge of brick laying preferred.
  • Good verbal and written skills preferred.
  • Interpersonal skills to provide customer service preferred.

Materion develops and manufactures advanced materials, using material science to create tailored solutions including additive manufacturing for sectors such as energy, telecommunications, aerospace and industrial applications. Its engineers partner with customers to design customized materials and then produce them with manufacturing methods like additive manufacturing, and it is expanding into semiconductor materials, including tantalum solutions from assets acquired in South Korea. The company differentiates itself through decades of expertise, close customer collaboration, heavy investment in R&D, and a focus on high-growth markets such as semiconductors. Its goal is to help customers maintain a competitive edge by delivering precise, high-quality material solutions and to grow its presence in high-growth markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

1931

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI demand drives 18% Electronic Materials sales growth and 28.3% EBITDA margins in Q1 2026.
  • Aerospace defense orders surge 50% with $60 million booked in Q1 2026.
  • South Korea tantalum acquisition expands proximity to Tier I semiconductor customers.

What critics are saying

  • U.S. defense sequestration cuts 20-30% of $60 million defense backlog in 18-36 months.
  • Beryllium supply from Kazakhstan faces export bans disrupting defense margins in 12-36 months.
  • TSMC or Samsung loss eliminates 15-25% Electronic Materials revenue in 24-36 months.

What makes Materion unique

  • Materion specializes in beryllium metals and SupremEX aluminum silicon carbide composites.
  • Precision Optics segment delivers thin film coatings for semiconductor lithography.
  • Electronic Materials provides tantalum and niobium for advanced chip packaging.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Your Connections

People at Materion who can refer or advise you

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 3rd, 2026
Materion shares up 6% on analyst upgrades citing defense beryllium demand

Materion has risen 6% following bullish analyst coverage, including an upgrade to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), new "Outperform" coverage from Baird, and reaffirmed ratings from KeyBanc. The optimism centres on strong defence-related beryllium demand. Multiple research firms are converging on a more positive earnings outlook for the specialised materials supplier, which serves semiconductors, aerospace, defence and energy sectors. The company's narrative projects $2.3 billion revenue and $188.3 million earnings by 2029, requiring 9.2% annual revenue growth. However, risks remain including customer concentration and exposure to cyclical semiconductor and defence spending. Community fair value estimates range widely from $47.87 to $216.38, compared to a narrative-derived fair value of $178.33, representing 20% upside to current prices.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 3rd, 2026
Materion shares surge 63% as analysts set $180 target on defense demand

Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN) has attracted strong analyst support, with 75% of covering analysts bullish on the stock as of 27 March 2026. The consensus price target of $180 implies a 27% upside from current levels. The shares reached an all-time high of $168.92 on 2 March 2026, having gained nearly 18% over six months and approximately 63% over the past year. In February, KeyBanc maintained its "Overweight" rating and raised its price target from $159 to $170, citing robust defence-related beryllium demand expected to continue beyond 2027. Materion's fourth-quarter results showed improvement, with net income reaching $6.60 million, or $0.31 per share, compared to a year-earlier loss of $48.80 million. Full-year 2025 net sales totalled $1.79 billion.

01Net Italy
Dec 12th, 2025
Materion Corporation Appoints Thomas Edman to its Board of Directors

Materion Corporation appoints Thomas Edman to its Board of Directors. CLEVELAND-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Edman to the Company's Board of Directors, expanding the Board to 10 members. Mr. Edman joins as the ninth independent director, effective January 21, 2026. "We are thrilled to welcome Tom to our Board," said Vinod M. Khilnani, Chairman of the Board. "With his extensive background in global electronics manufacturing, particularly for the semiconductor, aerospace, and defense industries, Tom brings a wealth of expertise that will significantly enhance our Board's capabilities. His broad business leadership experience will provide valuable perspectives as we continue to execute our growth strategy. I eagerly anticipate his contributions and stewardship." Mr. Edman recently retired from TTM Technologies Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology products, where he served as Chief Executive Officer from 2014 until September of this year. Prior to his role as CEO, he served as President since 2013 and has been a member of its Board of Directors since 2004. From early 2011 to December 2012, Mr. Edman was Group Vice President and General Manager of the AKT Display Business Group, a division of Applied Materials Inc., a publicly held provider of nanomanufacturing technology solutions. From 2006 to 2011, he served as Corporate Vice President of Corporate Business Development at Applied Materials, Inc. Before that, Mr. Edman was President and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Films Corporation from May 1998 until Applied Materials, Inc. acquired Applied Films Corporation in July 2006. Mr. Edman has been a member of the Board of Directors of Ultra Clean Holdings Inc. since 2015 and is currently the Chairman of the Global Electronics Association, a trade association for the electronics manufacturing industry. He holds a B.A. in East Asian Studies (Japan) from Yale University and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. About Materion Materion Corporation is a global leader in advanced materials solutions for high-performance industries including semiconductor, industrial, aerospace & defense, energy and automotive. With nearly 100 years of expertise in specialty engineered alloy systems, inorganic chemicals and powders, precious and non-precious metals, beryllium and beryllium composites, and precision filters and optical coatings, Materion partners with customers to enable breakthrough solutions that move the world forward. Headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, the company employs more than 3,000 people worldwide, serving customers in more than 60 countries.

Business Wire
Aug 15th, 2025
Materion to Participate in the Seaport Research Partners Annual Summer Conference

Materion to participate in the Seaport Research Partners Annual Summer Conference.

Stock Titan
Jul 9th, 2025
Materion Expands Semiconductor Presence in Asia

Materion (NYSE: MTRN) has completed its acquisition of manufacturing assets for tantalum solutions in Dangjin City, South Korea, to enhance its semiconductor market capabilities. This strategic move expands Materion's presence in Asia, allowing better support for global Tier I semiconductor customers and reinforcing its position as a leading supplier of deposition materials.