Melt Furnace Operator

Department/Unit:

Reporting To: CCR Shift In-charge

Direct Reports: None

Job Purpose/Summary: To operate and monitor the melting and holding furnaces in the CCR unit, ensuring a continuous supply of molten copper at the correct temperature and quality for the casting machine, while adhering to safety protocols.

Furnace Operation: Operate controls for charging copper cathodes, melting, refining (if applicable), and holding furnaces (e.g., burners, temperature controls, atmosphere controls).

Molten Metal Transfer: Manage the transfer of molten copper from the melting furnace to the holding furnace and then to the casting machine, ensuring continuous and controlled flow.

Temperature Control: Maintain precise molten copper temperatures as required by the casting process.

Monitoring: Continuously monitor furnace parameters, melt levels, and fuel/energy consumption.

Troubleshooting: Identify and respond to minor operational issues (e.g., burner issues, temperature fluctuations). Report major issues to the Shift In-charge.

Safety: Adhere strictly to all safety procedures related to working with molten metal, high temperatures, and combustion systems. Use appropriate PPE.

Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized work area around the furnaces.

Data Recording: Accurately record operational data, fuel consumption, and readings in logbooks or digital systems.

Molten Copper Availability

Temperature Consistency

Fuel/Energy Consumption per Ton Melted

Safety Incidents (Furnace Area)

Adherence to Melt Parameters

ITI in Process Operation, Fitter, or Mechanical, or equivalent vocational training.

Required Experience:

3-6 years of experience in furnace operations in a heavy manufacturing or metallurgical plant.

Basic understanding of melting processes and temperature control.

Ability to operate control panels and HMI displays.

High safety awareness, especially with molten metal.

Good observational and reporting skills.