Job Description:

• 1) Pours molten metal from ladles into molds to form ingots: Examines molds to ensure that they are clean, smooth, and coated.

• 2) Signals OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR to position pouring nozzle of ladle over molds.

• 3) Pulls lever to lift ladle stopper and allow molten steel to flow into ingot molds to specified height.

• 4) Replaces defective stoppers, using handtools, sledges, and bars.

• 5) Signals STEEL-POURER HELPER during steel pouring operation to obtain sample of steel for analysis, spray water on filled molds, and cap molds.

• 6) Removes solidified steel or slag from pouring nozzle, using long bar or oxygen burner.