ISCO Occupation Group 3135.1 Metal Furnace Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Metal Furnace Operator: Metal furnace operators monitor the process of making metal before it is cast into forms. They control metal making furnaces and direct all activities of furnace operation, including the interpretation of computer data, temperature measurement and adjustment, loading vessels, and adding iron, oxygen, and other additives to be melted into the desired metal composition. They control the chemicothermal treatment of the metal in order to reach the standards. In case of observed faults in the metal, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.
Essential Skills
- Work In Metal Manufacture Teams
- Measure Furnace Temperature
- Prevent Damage In A Furnace
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Record Furnace Operations
- Troubleshoot
- Operate Furnace
- Maintain Furnace Temperature
- Manage Emergency Procedures
- Admit Basic Metals To Furnace
Optional Skills
- Process Incident Reports For Prevention
- Ensure Health And Safety In Manufacturing
- Record Production Data For Quality Control
- Perform Minor Repairs To Equipment
- Types Of Metal Manufacturing Processes
- Load Materials Into Furnace
- Measure Metal To Be Heated
- Monitor Gauge
- Resolve Equipment Malfunctions
- Extract Materials From Furnace
- Manage Time In Furnace Operations
Alternative Names
- Blast Furnace Operator
- Foundry Operations Manager
- Plant Manager
- Foundry Plant Manager
- Smelter Operator
- Steel Furnace Operator
- Smelting Furnace Operator
- Metal Operations Manager
- Smelter
- Foundry Production Manager
