Fabrication Associate / Cast Line, 1st Shift [Christy Refractories]

Fabrication Associate – 1st Shift | $23.75/Hour | Weekly Pay

Location: 4641 McRee Ave., St. Louis, MO
Near Kingshighway Boulevard and I-44

Pay: $23.75 per hour, paid weekly
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
Hours: 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Looking for stable, hands-on work where you can build useful skills and see the finished result of your work? Christy Refractories is hiring a Fabrication Associate to join our tooling and cast-line team in St. Louis.

In this role, you will help manufacture custom precast refractory shapes used in high-temperature industrial applications. You will work with molds and forms, castable refractory material, hand and power tools, measuring equipment, vibration tables, and production equipment to build quality products that meet customer specifications.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined, enjoys working with their hands, and wants to learn a specialized manufacturing trade. Previous experience in fabrication, manufacturing, concrete products, construction, mold-making, or industrial production is helpful-but not required. We provide job-specific training and opportunities to earn additional certifications.

Why join Christy?

• $23.75 per hour and get paid weekly
• Work a steady Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule
• Learn specialized skills in refractory manufacturing and precast-shape production
• Receive training and certifications, including forklift certification, OSHA training, and First Aid/CPR training
• Work with supportive leadership and a close-knit production team
• Be part of a company where your ideas for improving safety, quality, and efficiency are encouraged
• Build products used in demanding, high-temperature industrial environments

What you'll do

As a Fabrication Associate, you will work as part of a team that produces custom precast refractory shapes from start to finish. Responsibilities include:

• Read drawings, work instructions, and basic blueprints to determine required parts, dimensions, tooling, and assembly details
• Build, assemble, modify, repair, and prepare tooling, molds, and forms used to manufacture custom refractory shapes
• Use hand and power tools-including drills, saws, grinders, tape measures, and related shop equipment-to fabricate and maintain tooling
• Measure and verify tooling, forms, and finished shapes using tape measures, steel rules, calipers, and other measuring devices
• Prepare forms and molds for casting, including assembling components and, when required, positioning anchors, hardware, or reinforcement
• Mix and place castable refractory material into molds and forms according to work instructions
• Use vibration tables and hand-held or other vibration tools to consolidate cast material and support product quality
• Monitor cast products through the production process, then strip forms, demold finished shapes, and move green shapes safely for the next stage of production
• Inspect finished work for visible defects, dimensional accuracy, and overall quality; report concerns promptly
• Safely move raw materials, tooling, forms, and finished products using forklifts and other equipment after training and certification
• Keep the fabrication and cast-line areas clean, organized, and safe
• Work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with a team of approximately 20 production employees
• Identify and share ideas that improve safety, quality, tooling life, efficiency, and workflow
• Perform other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor

What you bring

• A dependable work ethic and commitment to working safely
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, or hands-on production work
• Comfort using-or willingness to learn to use-hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic arithmetic using common units of measurement
• Ability to follow drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements
• Effective English verbal and written communication skills
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing, precast/concrete products, mold-making, tooling, carpentry, foundry, or other industrial work is a plus-but not required

Physical requirements

This is a physically active manufacturing position. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Regularly lift and move items weighing at least 50 pounds
• Stand and perform physical work for extended periods
• Push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, climb, and work in a variety of positions
• Work safely around production equipment, tooling, raw materials, and cast refractory products
• Work in varying plant and outdoor weather conditions as needed

Apply today to build hands-on manufacturing skills with Christy Refractories.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Christy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Drug Screen & Background Check Disclaimer

All offers of employment with any Christy company are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, when applicable, a drug screen. Background checks are conducted on all final candidates and may also be conducted for employees being promoted or transferred, as deemed necessary.

Background checks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Social Security verification: Confirms the applicant's Social Security number, date of birth, and prior addresses.
• Criminal history: Reviews up to seven years of criminal convictions and probation records, where permitted by law. When evaluating criminal history, Christy will consider:
• • The nature and seriousness of the offense and its relevance to the position
  • The time elapsed since the offense or completion of sentence
  • The number of offenses
  • Whether hiring, transferring, or promoting the individual would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers, or vendors
• Drug screen: Christy is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and maintains a testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
• Essential Functions Test / Pre-Employment Physical Capability Assessment: Assesses functional and physical capabilities to determine whether a candidate can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates may also receive guidance on safe body mechanics, lifting techniques, and posture for daily tasks.
• Personal and professional references: Reference checks may be conducted, typically through virtual or email outreach to individuals listed by the applicant.

All background-check and related evaluation information will be maintained in a file separate from employees' personnel files.

Drug Screen & Background Check Disclaimer

All offers of employment with any Christy company are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, when applicable, a drug screen. Background checks are conducted on all final candidates and may also be conducted for employees being promoted or transferred, as deemed necessary.

Background checks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Social Security verification: Confirms the applicant's Social Security number, date of birth, and prior addresses.

• Criminal history: Reviews up to seven years of criminal convictions and probation records, where permitted by law. When evaluating criminal history, Christy will consider:

  • The nature and seriousness of the offense and its relevance to the position.

  • The time elapsed since the offense or completion of sentence.

  • The number of offenses.

  • Whether hiring, transferring, or promoting the individual would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers, or vendors.

• Drug screen: Christy is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and maintains a testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Additional background-related evaluations may be required based on the position:

• Essential Functions Test: Assesses functional and physical capabilities to determine whether the candidate can perform essential job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates may also receive guidance on safe body mechanics, lifting techniques, and posture for daily tasks.

• Personal and professional references: Reference checks may be conducted, typically via virtual or email outreach to individuals listed by the applicant.

All background check and related evaluation information will be maintained in a file separate from employees' personnel files.

Christy reserves the right to modify this policy at any time, with or without notice.