Job Description:

• 1) Operates pig machine to pour molten iron into molds to cast pig iron: Starts conveyor that positions mold under spout of pig-machine ladle.

• 2) Moves controls to tilt ladle, allowing molten iron to flow into mold.

• 3) Observes filling operation to detect sticking of molten iron to inside of molds, and signals LIME MIXER TENDER to spray additional lime on walls of molds.

• 4) Performs maintenance, such as relining iron runners, repairing pig machine chains, and replacing broken molds, using handtools, bars, and jib crane.