Job Description:

• 1) Operates battery of gas-fired stoves to supply heated airblast to blast furnace: Turns gas valves and ignites burners in combustion chamber of stove, using torch.

• 2) Observes temperature records, and moves controls to close gas and chimney valves when heat inside stove reaches specified temperature.

• 3) Opens valves on stove allowing air from blowing engine to pass through hot-blast stove into furnace.

• 4) Adjusts stove controls to maintain specified temperature of airblast.

• 5) Alternates operation among stoves in battery to provide continuous blast of hot air.

• 6) Cleans carbon and dirt from flues to prevent internal explosions.

• 7) Inspects cooling and washing equipment for leaks.

• 8) Assists furnace crew in casting hot metal and flushing slag from furnace.