Purpose:
The Furnace Helper/Tapper will assist the furnace operator in the operation of basic reverberatory furnace and auxiliary equipment. Furnace Helper / Tapper will be responsible for charging of the b-furnace with charger crane, wheeled loader, and other utilized equipment.

2nd shift: 2pm-10pm, 3rd shift: 10pm-6am

Essential Functions:
• Receive instructions from supervisor
• Prepare tools for skimming slag or tapping
• Repair and assemble blow pipes, blows oxygen, skims slag, poles down, opens and closes charge doors, cleans burners
• Performs refractory repairs and such as patching, spraying, and installing skim bay, and taphole
• Fill out proper crane, lift truck, heavy equipment daily inspection checklist
• Assist furnace operator in temperature readings, spraying furnace, etc.
• Maintain adequate supplies on hand
• Operate air gun, jackhammer, lift truck, Charger crane, wheeled loader, track loader, poling crane, and Bobcat.
• Keep tools clean and equipment clean, properly stored and in good working order
• Maintain 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