Job Description:

• 1) Tends rotary furnace that roasts sulfur or other materials to liberate gases for use in processing chemical products: Weighs materials to be roasted and scoops or dumps specified quantity into furnace hopper.

• 2) Starts revolution of furnace, consisting of hollow cylinder mounted between power-driven rollers.

• 3) Observes thermometer and turns fuel or steam valves to maintain specified temperature in furnace and efficient roasting of materials.

• 4) Shuts down furnace after roasting is completed and assists other workers in cleaning and preparing furnace for subsequent operation.

• 5) May adjust and repair furnace, using handtools.

• 6) When roasting sulfur for use in production of sulfuric acid, is designated Sulfur Burner.