Furnace Operator

SUMMARY

Operate "Reverbatory" furnace according to standard operating procedures to maintain quality, optimum production and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in training helper.
• Charge and/or puddle material as prescribed by approved metallurgical practice (including mixing, circulating, fluxing, skimming, taking temperatures, and raking non-metallic’s. Coordinate with supervisory personnel to insure proper alloying of heat.
• Follow established procedures when charging wet or doubtful material. Makes sure tools to be used in charging, cleaning, skimming, or puddling will not present a danger when introduced into furnace.
• Accomplish furnace charging/cleaning tasks according to prescribed procedures to avoid smoke emission.
• Makes sure safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers are available, and that prescribed personal protective equipment is available and worn.
• Makes sure dross boxes are available, in serviceable condition at correct temperatures prior to skimming furnace.
• Melts charge so as to obtain minimum melt loss and optimum furnace efficiency.
• Checks burners, "recuperators", molten metal pumps, chlorine and nitrogen flow.
• Ensure furnace operates at prescribed temperatures, throughout heat, by checking and setting burner controls.
• Pours samples for quality inspection at prescribed intervals according to approved metallurgical practice.
• Maintains adequate supply of tools, flux and other necessary materials in the furnace area.
• Hauls materials to furnace using automotive equipment when necessary.
• Keeps areas, building, furnace, tools, and equipment clean and in efficient operating condition.
• Maintains quality, by charging prescribed and appropriate material.
• Maintains records as required and informs supervisory personnel, in written report, what material was charged during shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management