313501 - Metal smelting furnace operator

Controls metal melting processes, monitors the operation of metal melting equipment, taking into account the composition of alloys, type of furnaces. Prepares metal melting equipment, controls and supervises, monitors equipment readings, ensures proper operation of equipment, regulates melting equipment, controls metal melting processes, performs technical maintenance, fills in technical documentation.

Main activities

* control the metal melting process in the furnace, ensure process regulation, safety and efficiency, replenishes materials;
* heat and maintain the required temperature regime in the furnace;
* know the chemistry and physics of metal melting processes;
* control and supervises the furnace control equipment and update it, supervise and repair the furnace and related equipment;
* supervise and manage the materials and equipment necessary for the metal melting process, perform quality control and ensure the compliance of the molten metal with the established standards.

Characteristic competences

* control and oversee the metal melting process in the furnace;
* maintain the furnace in the required temperature regime;
* know the chemistry and physics of metal melting processes;
* oversee the furnace control equipment;
* manage the materials and equipment necessary for the metal melting process.