Job Description:

• 1) Controls metal spraying machine and melting furnace to coat carbon anodes with molten aluminum for use in reducing pots: Sets furnace temperature control dial at desired level and checks level of molten aluminum in furnace.

• 2) Adjusts flow of compressed air through spray nozzle and hydraulic tilt of furnace and turntable.

• 3) Presses button on control panel to move monorail trolley holding anode assembly onto turntable of spray machine.

• 4) Starts hydraulic system that lowers turntable and anode to bottom of spray pit.

• 5) Starts flow of compressed air through nozzle that sprays specified amount of molten metal onto rotating anode.

• 6) Repositions furnace in original position, stops equipment, and hoists anode assembly onto monorail conveyor for movement to loading station.

• 7) Cleans aluminum overspray from sides and bottom of pit and places residue in container for reuse.

• 8) Skims slag from molten aluminum in furnace to remove impurities.