How do they match: Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

  • Control Room Operator
  • Foundry Worker Apprentice
  • Hot Blast Worker
  • Hot Iron Worker
  • Kettle Worker
  • Muffle Worker
  • Open Hearth Worker
  • Oven Worker
  • Pipe Out Worker
  • Remelt Worker
  • Scruff Worker
  • Tin Recovery Worker

  • Direct work crews in the cleaning and repair of furnace walls and flooring.
  • Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity, and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
  • Operate controls to move or discharge metal workpieces from furnaces.
  • Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.

  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Signal others to coordinate work activities.