Furnace Observer

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Follow all prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Operate gas fired furnaces to heat metal for rolling following specific established methods per Mill Instructions and Operating Procedures.
• Direct, locate & assist in loading of metal into furnaces in compliance with specifications.
• Work with schedules, tables, charts and specific technical instructions to avoid any deviations in process.
• Interpret all gauges and measuring instrument functions and controls to assure temperature conforms to requirements.
• Operate optical pyrometer to verify furnace temperature and record finish temperatures as specified by Mill Instructions.
• Ability to record all necessary information per instructions on Rolling Mill log for tractability in heat files.
• Maintain a visual alertness to reduce defect level and variations in standard process to improve first pass yield.
• Perform associated inspections and checks.
• Work material through designated rolls following a prescribed pass sequence to obtain a specific cross section.
• Assist in roll changes, set guides, guide boxes and plates following standard procedures.
• Discharge material from furnace to rolling mill to maintain a standard production rate as directed by Roller/Finisher. (Must make absolutely sure that all material loaded in furnace is removed prior to reloading to prevent allow mix.)
• Operate any auxiliary equipment as directed.

• Must be able to maintain IME certification by fulfilling all requirements.
• Must have ability to be trained for advancement.
• Maintain all necessary records to comply with specific technical instructions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.