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metal furnace operator
Concept overview
Code
3135.1
Description
Metal furnace operators monitor the process of making metal before it is cast into forms. They control metal making furnaces and direct all activities of furnace operation, including the interpretation of computer data, temperature measurement and adjustment, loading vessels, and adding iron, oxygen, and other additives to be melted into the desired metal composition. They control the chemicothermal treatment of the metal in order to reach the standards. In case of observed faults in the metal, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.
Scope note
Includes people working in foundries, steel mills and metal refining plant.
Alternative Labels
blast furnace operator
foundry operations manager
foundry plant manager
foundry production manager
metal operations manager
plant manager
smelter
smelter operator
smelting furnace operator
steel furnace operator
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
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Concept status
Status
released
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