Electric Furnace Operator (Melter)

• Inspect refractory lining before start-up and in between heats. Applies patch and refractory coatings as needed
• Assures the furnace is charged with the prescribed proportions of scrap alloys and other additions.           
• Installs and adjusts carbon electrodes.             
• Utilizes oxygen lance to enhance meltdown       
• Monitors slag levels and conditions, adding flux as needed and removing slag when required.
• Uses an oxygen lance to blow down carbon levels.                            
• Check the temperature with pyrometers, take samples with a spoon or sampler tubes for alloy analysis and respond to lab feedback, accordingly, adding alloy, etc.                                         
• Operates furnace tilt control to tap into ladle
• Assists in training backup furnace operators.
• Drives forklift to restock supplies.      

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