Job Description

Purpose:    

The B- Furnace Operator will operate the reverberatory furnace and auxiliary equipment necessary to charge, refine, and cast copper furnace heats.

Essential Functions:  

•    Receives instructions from supervisor 

•    Checks with previous shift operator for status of furnace and metal; checks charge sheet

•    Mixes mud for skim bay and charge doors

•    Adjusts equipment and metal conditions as required

•    Opens and closes doors during charging, poles; and seals charge doors 

•    Makes recordings of times (charge, refine, poling, slagging and casting)

•    Prepares blow pipes and blows down furnace 

•    Poles down furnace as needed

•    Performs refractory repairs; occasionally assists in cleaning spills, slag build ups, etc.

•    Works with crew in patching, spraying, and repairing furnace

•    Reports any and all break downs or furnace issue to supervisor and maintenance

•    Maintains good housekeeping in work area

Physical Requirements:

•    Walking or standing 80% of the shift

•    Lifting, bending, pulling, and pushing required

•    Lifting up to 55 pounds

Qualifications:  

•    High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma

•    Must be able to operate mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts and cranes

•    Ability to organize material on machines as scheduled

•    Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed

•    Must be able to work multiple shifts as needed

•    Read micrometers, calipers and other measurement devices

•    Ability to work in a team environment

•    Basic computer skills

•    Manufacturing experience preferred