[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All First Quantum Minerals jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-quantum-minerals/) · [Search jobs](/search/) First Quantum Minerals · Solwezi # Artisan, Refractory Solwezi Listed on First Quantum Minerals’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on First Quantum Minerals’s careers site →](https://firstquantum.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/First_Quantum_Careers/job/Solwezi/Artisan--Refractory_JR16771-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [First Quantum Minerals](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-quantum-minerals/) / Artisan, Refractory ## Job description ### Job title Artisan - Refractory Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc Department: Smelter Engineering Section: Refractory & Bricklinings Position reports to: Supervisor - Refractory Purpose To perform all, refractory, acid proofing and civil, installation and maintenance work. That will include but not be limited to bricklaying, casting, ramming and gunning, carpentry, scaffolding work and drilling PSC tuyere holes. ### Key Responsibilities This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. The refractory artisan will / must be able to: Demolish and re-build refractory lined furnaces, vessels, ladles and launders, according to design drawings, adhering to the supplier’s preparation and installation guidelines Demolish and install acid resistant linings Demolish and build/cast civil structures Be responsible for cleaning, regular inspection and safe storage of tools and equipment (amongst others, mixers, gunning machines, cutting machines, brick supporting jacks, forklift machines, jack hammers, hand tools, etc.) Be able to safely and productively operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform refractory tasks. - Perform basic rigging including slinging of equipment and crane hand signalling (to crane drivers) - Use hoist’s (hand chain and pendant control operations) for lifting and placement of associated steel-casings, -formers, refractory materials and equipment Be aware of cost and contribute to achieve maximum business benefit by being productive, proactive and keeping waste to a minimum Will be responsible for the assistants that are assigned to help him/her with a task - Perform all tasks as instructed by the supervisor - Report work progress and any bottlenecks to the supervisor and complete job cards on time ### Qualifications - Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate Refractory bricklaying apprenticeship (minimum 2 years). Trade certificate in Bricklaying from a recognized institution All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). ### Experience A minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a refractory artisan in a Smelter environment Ideally- Knowledge of repairing fibre glass vessels and ducting Ideally- Basic fitting experience (bolting, and fixing, etc.) Ideally molten metal and acid plant experience Ability to read and interpret technical drawings BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS Teamwork Bold initiative Thinking safely Upholding quality Technical Skill Driving quantity Driving attendance Flexibility and adaptability OPERATIONAL ### REQUIREMENTS Standby and overtime where required Exposure to noise / dust / heat / hot molten metal / acid Working at heights Working in confined spaces Working in hot conditions Working on all plant equipment/installations Working shifts Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at careers.first-quantum.com Follow us for the latest news at LinkedIn ​ If you are already a First Quantum employee and have access to the First Quantum network, log into First Quantum MINE > Careers to apply internally for this opportunity. If you are an employee without network access, contact your Site Recruiter. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Solwezi[Apply on First Quantum Minerals’s careers site →](https://firstquantum.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/First_Quantum_Careers/job/Solwezi/Artisan--Refractory_JR16771-1) ## More jobs at First Quantum Minerals ### [Artisan Boilermaker](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-quantum-minerals/jobs/edbff2440740dca9e77c/) Solwezi ### [Artisan Fitter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-quantum-minerals/jobs/4a3873c661bbc450c19b/) Solwezi ### [Artisan Instrumentation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-quantum-minerals/jobs/777a984a941bf1ad7ac4/) Solwezi ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [leather artisan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/c9b9af6bad461bf534f5/) Richemont ### [Artisan - Millwright [S2]](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandvik/jobs/cdb8ef625ff6fd444eef/) Sandvik · South Africa, Lydenburg ### [Artisan - Electrician [S2]](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandvik/jobs/2f9aa0ba8c841c78d41a/) Sandvik · South Africa, Lydenburg ### [Lead Buyer - Refractory](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arcelormittal/jobs/66469b70906eac29fdc0/) ArcelorMittal · Luxembourg ### [ELYSIS - Conseiller Sénior Technologie réfractaire/ Sr Refractory Technology Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rio-tinto/jobs/aa108353fcc149c88541/) Rio Tinto · Saguenay, QC, CA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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