Artisan - Refractory

About the role

The Artisan – Refractory will perform refractory, acid proofing, civil installation and maintenance work at Kansanshi Mining Plc's smelter. The role involves bricklaying, casting, ramming, gunning, carpentry, scaffolding and drilling tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Demolish and rebuild refractory‑lined furnaces, vessels, ladles and launders according to design drawings and supplier guidelines.
• Install and repair acid‑resistant linings and civil structures, including casting and bricklaying.
• Maintain, clean and safely store tools and equipment such as mixers, gunning machines, cutting machines, forklifts and hand tools.
• Operate rigging equipment, hoists and perform crane hand‑signalling for lifting refractory materials.
• Supervise assistants, report progress, complete job cards and adhere to health, safety, environment and quality regulations.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 certificate and a recognised bricklaying trade certificate.
• At least 5 years of refractory artisan experience in a smelter environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Verified qualifications by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Required skills

• Refractory bricklaying and demolition.
• Acid‑resistant lining installation.
• Carpentry, scaffolding and drilling.
• Rigging, hoist operation and crane hand‑signalling.
• Use of mixers, gunning machines, cutting machines and forklift equipment.