What does a Refractory Mason (401R) do?

A Refractory Mason restores or replaces linings of furnaces, kilns, and basins by installing refractory bricks, blankets, modules, castables, plastics, or ceramic coatings to protect structures from high heat. This is a specialty trade.

Job Related Skills, Interests and Values

Adapting the job site environment
Using and maintaining refractory tools and equipment
Tearing out refractory masonry and laying refractory bricks
Installing poured and gunnable castables, shotcrete, and lining with ceramic welding
Installing refractory material with plastic ramming

What Preparation and Training Do You Need?

Minimum requirement for entry into this specialized trade is a Certificate of Qualification in Brick and Stone Mason (401A)
Apprenticeship includes 4,300 hours of on-the-job and in-school training

What's Your Future as a Refractory Mason (401R)?

May be required to work in confined spaces, or extreme environmental situations
Occupational safety knowledge is essential
Full-time employment, night shifts may be required
Understand blueprints, a variety of hand tools and heavy machinery

Wage Rate

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $37.00-$43.99 per hour.

Self-Rating

Refractory Mason (401R)

Ask Yourself:	Yes	No
Are you a certified Brick & Stone Mason?
Are you able to work indoors and outdoors? Are you comfortable working at all heights?
Do you enjoy working with different hand tools?
Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines?
Do you pay attention to detail? Do you have artistic abilities?
Are you interested in learning a specialty trade?
Are you reliable, a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision? Are you interested in travelling for work?

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Refractory Mason (401R) may be for you!

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