Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
SOC Code: 49-9045 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, and ovens, using refractory materials.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $76,835 | $86,798 | $96,782 | $106,746 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $73,029 | $82,014 | $90,979 | $99,965 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $72,987 | $81,952 | $90,938 | $99,902 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $73,008 | $81,973 | $90,938 | $99,902 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $72,842 | $81,786 | $90,750 | $99,694 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $46,904 | $56,118 | $65,354 | $74,568 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $49,254 | $57,574 | $65,874 | $74,194 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $49,254 | $57,574 | $65,874 | $74,194 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $49,254 | $57,574 | $65,874 | $74,194 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,254 | $57,574 | $65,874 | $74,194 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Repairing | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Troubleshooting | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
| Production and Processing | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.7 |
| English Language | 2.7 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
| Chemistry | 2.5 |
| Design | 2.4 |
| Education and Training | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 74.8% |
| Some college | 17.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.
- Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.
- Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Maintenance management software Time tracking software
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