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Careers / Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders |
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Summary Description |
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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. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Arc / Argon Oxygen Decarborization Melter (ARC / AOD Melter) |
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Arc Furnace Operator |
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Argon Oxygen Decarborization Refining Vessel Operator (AOD Refining Vessel Operator) |
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Automatic Furnace Operator |
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Backbreaker |
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6. |
Bessemer Converter Blower |
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Bessemer Converter Operator |
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Bessemer Regulator |
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Blade Bender Furnace Tender |
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10. |
Blast Furnace Blower |
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Blast Furnace Keeper |
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Blast Furnace Operator |
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Blast Furnace Tender |
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Blower Operator |
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15. |
Burner |
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16. |
Burner Tender |
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17. |
Cadmium Burner |
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18. |
Central Melt Specialist |
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19. |
Charge Operator |
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20. |
Charger Operator |
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21. |
Charging Machine Operator |
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22. |
Coke Burner |
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23. |
Coke Drawer |
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24. |
Condenser Setter |
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25. |
Control Room Operator |
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26. |
Converter |
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27. |
Converter Operator |
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28. |
Converter Skimmer |
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29. |
Cooler Operator |
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30. |
Copper Tapper |
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31. |
Cover Operator |
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32. |
Crucible Furnace Tender |
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33. |
Cupola Melter |
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34. |
Cupola Operator |
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35. |
Cupola Tender |
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36. |
Desilverizer |
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37. |
Direct Casting Operator |
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38. |
Electric Arc Furnace Operator |
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39. |
Electric Furnace Operator |
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40. |
Electric Melt Operator |
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41. |
Feeder |
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42. |
Fettler |
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43. |
Fire Regulator |
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44. |
Floater |
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45. |
Floater Operator |
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46. |
Flux Plant Operator |
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47. |
Flux Tube Attendant |
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48. |
Foundry Melt Supervisor |
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49. |
Foundry Worker Apprentice |
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50. |
Furnace Charger |
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51. |
Furnace Checker |
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52. |
Furnace Door Tender |
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Furnace Filler |
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54. |
Furnace Firer |
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55. |
Furnace Hand |
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56. |
Furnace Keeper |
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57. |
Furnace Loader |
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58. |
Furnace Operator |
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59. |
Furnace Puncher |
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60. |
Furnace Roaster |
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61. |
Furnace Tapper |
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62. |
Furnace Tender |
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63. |
Gas Reverser |
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64. |
Gas Tender |
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65. |
Head Charger |
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66. |
Hearth Feeder |
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67. |
Hot Baller |
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68. |
Hot Blast Worker |
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69. |
Hot Car Charger |
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70. |
Hot Iron Worker |
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71. |
Hot Metal Car Operator |
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72. |
Hot Metal Charger |
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73. |
Induction Furnace Operator |
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74. |
Ingot Passer |
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75. |
Iron Caster |
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76. |
Iron Founder |
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77. |
Iron Melter |
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78. |
Kettle Skimmer |
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79. |
Kettle Worker |
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80. |
Kiln Burner |
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Kiln Firer |
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82. |
Kiln Operator |
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Kiln Packer |
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Kiln Tender |
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Lead Furnace Operator |
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Lead Refiner |
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87. |
Lead Shop Operator |
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88. |
Leveler |
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89. |
Manganese Heater |
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90. |
Melt Down Furnace Operator |
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Melt Room Operator |
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Melt Supervisor |
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Melter |
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Melting Furnace Skimmer |
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Melting Operator |
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Metal Furnace Operator |
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Metal Melter |
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Metal Off Bearer |
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Metal Reclamation Kettle Tender |
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Metal Refiner |
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Metal Roaster |
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Metal Smelter |
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Muffle Worker |
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104. |
Muffler Hand |
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105. |
Muffler Tender |
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106. |
Observer |
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Oil Burner |
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108. |
Oil Burner Journeyman |
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109. |
Open Hearth Furnace Operator |
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110. |
Open Hearth Melter |
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Open Hearth Worker |
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112. |
Ore Charger |
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Ore Dryer |
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114. |
Ore Roaster |
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Ore Smelter |
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Ore Storage Drier |
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117. |
Oven Heater |
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Oven Operator |
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Oven Tender |
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120. |
Oven Worker |
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Oxygen Furnace Operator |
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122. |
Pig Caster |
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Pig Casting Machine Operator |
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Pig Furnace Operator |
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Pig Machine Operator |
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Pipe Out Worker |
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Pipe Recovery Specialist |
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128. |
Plunger |
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Poler |
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130. |
Pot Feeder |
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Pot Filler |
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132. |
Pot Operator |
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Pot Puller |
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134. |
Pot Puncher |
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Pot Room Tapper |
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Pot Tender |
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Production Floater |
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Puddler |
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Pull Up Hand |
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Puller Out |
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Puncher |
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Pusher Runner |
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Pyrometer Operator |
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Rabbler |
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Reclamation Furnace Operator |
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Reduction Furnace Operator |
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Refiner |
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Reheat Furnace Operator |
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Remelt Worker |
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Remelter |
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Residue Furnace Operator |
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152. |
Retort Cooler |
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153. |
Retort Fireman |
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154. |
Retort Furnace Operator |
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Retort Loader |
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156. |
Retort Pre-Cooker |
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Reverberatory Furnace Operator |
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158. |
Roaster |
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159. |
Rodman |
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160. |
Ross Furnace Operator |
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Rotary Furnace Operator |
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162. |
Rotary Kiln Operator |
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163. |
Scrap Charger |
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164. |
Scrap Kettle Tender |
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165. |
Scruff Worker |
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Shove Up |
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167. |
Sinter Machine Operator |
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Skimmer |
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Slag Skimmer |
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Slagger |
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Smelter |
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Smelter Charger |
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Smelter Operator |
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174. |
Steel Melter |
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175. |
Stirrer |
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176. |
Stove Tender |
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177. |
Tin Recovery Worker |
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178. |
Topper |
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179. |
Utility Person |
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180. |
Vessel Operator |
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181. |
Zinc Furnace Charger |
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182. |
Zinc Skimmer |
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Job Tasks |
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Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis, and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
- Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.
- Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
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Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles.
- Place materials into molds.
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Record production data, and maintain production logs.
- Record operational or production data.
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Operate controls to move or discharge metal workpieces from furnaces.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
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Observe operations inside furnaces, using television screens, to ensure that problems do not occur.
- Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
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Weigh materials to be charged into furnaces, using scales.
- Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
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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 gas flow.
- Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
- Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
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Inspect furnaces and equipment to locate defects and wear.
- Inspect production equipment.
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Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity, and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
- Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
- Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow.
- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
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Remove impurities from the surface of molten metal, using strainers.
- Skim impurities from molten metal.
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Kindle fires, and shovel fuel and other materials into furnaces or onto conveyors by hand, with hoists, or by directing crane operators.
- Load materials into production equipment.
- Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment.
- Signal others to coordinate work activities.
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Sprinkle chemicals over molten metal to bring impurities to the surface.
- Skim impurities from molten metal.
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Direct work crews in the cleaning and repair of furnace walls and flooring.
- Direct operational or production activities.
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Prepare material to load into furnaces, including cleaning, crushing, or applying chemicals, by using crushing machines, shovels, rakes, or sprayers.
- Clean materials to prepare them for production.
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Scrape accumulations of metal oxides from floors, molds, and crucibles, and sift and store them for reclamation.
- Clean production equipment.
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Work Activities |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Thomas Edison not only invented electric light, he also invented wax paper, the phonograph (and record), the radio vacuum tube, the motion picture camera, an electronic voting machine and dozens more! |
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