Furnace Operator

Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings using ladles or handcontrolled mechanisms Move the ready metal to poring area with help of crane or other moving system Determine and add metal to molds to compensate for shrinkage Collect samples or give signal to workers for sample metal for analysis Examine molds to ensure they are clean smooth and properly coated Position equipment such as ladles pouring nozzles or crucibles or signal to other workers for position equipment Read temperature gauges and confirm with specification Remove solidified metal or slag from pouring nozzles using long bars Determine and perform ladle lining life ladle lining and lining repair Ladle preheating and make ready for metal receiving Follow the Housekeeping procedures and maintain safety procedures and precautions while pouring