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

  • Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

  • Electric Arc Furnace Operator
  • Electric Furnace Operator
  • Electric Melt Operator
  • ARC and AOD Melter
  • Arc and Argon Oxygen Decarburization Melter
  • 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

  • Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce specified types of steel.

  • Direct work crews in the cleaning and repair of furnace walls and flooring.
  • Inspect furnaces and equipment to locate defects and wear.
  • 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 flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment.
  • Inspect production equipment.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Signal others to coordinate work activities.
  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.