Furnace Operator

• Regulate the temperature of the furnace
• Charges a mixture of gates, scrap, and ingot in the correct proportions and of the correct alloy
• Add the necessary fluxes and master alloys to each heat
• Degas metal as required and tests for presence of gas in molten metal
• Remove molten metal from furnace when metal is at proper pouring temperature
• Record temperature and treatment additions for quality control requirements
• Remove slag from molten metal
• Transports ladles of metal to proper molding line and pours metal into molds at the proper height and rate

• Has Math and Computer and communication skills
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
• Ideally has experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a foundry

Demonstrates expertise in regulating furnace temperatures, managing metal mixtures, and ensuring quality control in a foundry environment. Proficient in following safety protocols and instructions while effectively communicating in English.

• Furnace Temperature Regulation
• Metal Mixture Management
• Quality Control Recording
• Foundry Experience
• Communication Skills

• Mathematics
• Metal Degassing
• Flux Addition
• Slag Removal
• Temperature Monitoring

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Instruction Following

• High School Diploma
• GED

• Manufacturing Environment
• Foundry

• Ladles
• Molds