Job Description:

• 1) Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operation of blast furnace to produce molten pig iron: Directs workers in charging furnace with specified amounts of raw materials, such as iron ore, coke, and limestone.

• 2) Observes color of molten metal through tuyeres, or reads pyrometer and orders changes in furnace temperature and pressure.

• 3) Estimates amounts of ferrosilicon, manganese, and phosphorous to add to molten metal to obtain specified type of pig iron.

• 4) Directs workers in flushing and tapping furnace and in positioning ladles to receive molten metal.

• 5) Observes color of molten metal flowing in runners during casting operations to determine quality of iron.

• 6) Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.