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Are you looking for a career with opportunities to create, build, and participate in the evolution of an industry that’s vital to American and global manufacturing? A career with a company whose leadership is committed to business success and making HWI a great place to work? A career that is both challenging and rewarding? A career with professional and personal growth, work-life balance, and the chance to work with exceptional coworkers? Think HWI.
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. It counts 19 manufacturing sites, 22 distribution centers and the largest refractory industry research facility in North America. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
It is part of Calderys and is the brand for the Americas region of the Group. Joining HWI means joining an international organization with a history that spans more than 150 years, a Group present in 30 countries with a strong and ambitious purpose.
HWI, as a member of Calderys, shares the same purpose and the same values.
Purpose: We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries. We support them building a better world through sustainable solutions.
Values: We are Tenacious, Accountable, Multicultural, and Authentic
We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs.
As an equal opportunity employer, and as demonstrated by our values, we are committed to a diverse workforce
FOCUSED INTENSE ROTATIONAL EDUCATION (FIRE) PROGRAM
FIRE was created to strengthen our talent by providing opportunities to contribute across HWI business and operations disciplines. You will gain first-hand experience across a broad range of functions and departments. Our program provides promising new technically-oriented graduates with challenging developmental assignments designed to quickly build new skills and contribute to the organization. You will take part in complex projects, receive on-the-job training, learn our business and build your network throughout our organization.
A Global Refractory Leader
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States with a history that spans more than 150 years. Acquired in February 2023 by Platinum Equity, it is now part of Calderys, being the brand for the Americas region of the Group. HWI counts 19 manufacturing sites and 22 distribution centers in the Americas, as well as the largest refractory industry research facility in North America. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
Refractories: A Vital Industry
With roots as old as the discovery of fire, refractory is the backbone for virtually all other industries that manufacture in extreme environments. Virtually all major industry sectors — glass, steel, aluminum, petrochemicals, chemicals, and more — rely on refractory products and services to protect their assets in production. And as the refractory industry continues to become more technologically sophisticated, you’ll find challenging and rewarding career opportunities in a viable and stable industry that’s vital to American and global manufacturing.
Our People
HWI has a really good mix of senior specialists and new talent, and there is a lot of interest in transferring that knowledge. There are a lot of dedicated people at HWI passing that knowledge along to new employees.
Eric Balent / Project Manager - HWI Business Systems
At HWI the sky is the limit. There is a tremendous amount of movement in all sectors of business. You have to prove yourself and execute, but the possibilities are endless. Joining HWI I saw opportunities for growth and stability.
Jason Adkins / Plant Manager, South Point Plant
A Great Place to Work
First and foremost we believe that our people matter: when our teams thrive, our business thrives.
At HWI you’ll be part of a team of enthusiastic, smart, and progressive people that collaborate and succeed together. People empowered to be hands-on and innovative. Encouraged to make continuous improvements – big and small. Dedicated to a culture of safety. Valued for their unique differences.
We’re also passionate about being good neighbors and citizens. Our employee-run Humanity At Work initiative and HWI Foundation let our people actively volunteer, give back to the community, and have fun together.
The Gold Standard for Products and Services
We’re working intensely to create best practices and advance how refractory products and services are designed, produced, sold, delivered, and serviced. Our world-class people are committed to working together for better, stronger, and faster refractory solutions that move business forward. Our commitment to refractory product and process innovation continues. We’re building state-of-the-art facilities, forging stronger relationships, redesigning manufacturing and business processes, and creating an even greater culture of communication and shared accountability.
We are
- Tenacious
- Accountable
- Multicultural
- Authentic