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Furnace Operator, Second Hand, Open Hearth

Aliases: Furnace Keeper

Industry/Sector(s): Iron and Steel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Furnace Operator, Second Hand, Open Hearth (Steel Manufacturing) is expected to perform include:

Assisting furnace operator first hand in tapping molten steel from furnace and adding chemicals, oxides, etc.

Keeping oxide and fluxes ready for charging into furnace

Maintaining spout for flow of molten steel in proper condition

Leading a team of helpers and khalasis on receipt of instructions from furnace operator first hand to open tapping hole of furnace by compressed air gun, oxygen cylinder with pipes or other devices

Ensuring that molten metal flows smoothly into ladle

Adding various chemicals, oxides and fluxes in ladle to obtain correct specification of steel

Closing tapping hole by dolomite, coke mixtures, etc.

Repairing, maintaining and dressing runner with fire clay bricks, loan, etc. during tapping intervals

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job

May need to handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – Any Diploma

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of tools and machines, raw materials and their processing

Knowledge of amount of chemicals, oxides and fluxes required to obtain correct specification of steel

Skilled in handling and maintaining spout

Skilled in channelling the flow of molten steel

Basic knowledge of safety and health regulations followed for working in a furnace

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ³

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Government and private institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.aicte-india.org/downloads/model_curriculum_diploma_Mechanical_engineering_040912.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Helper → Furnace Operator, Second Hand, Open Hearth (Steel Manufacturing) → Furnace Operator First Hand, Open Hearth → Furnace Supervisor → Plant Supervisor

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 12,500 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Preferably minimum 1-2 years of experience in relevant field

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹

Iron and steel factories

KEYWORDS

Furnace Operator Second Hand Open Hearth

Furnace Keeper

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3135.1200	Furnace Operator, Second Hand, Open Hearth
ISCO 2008	3135	Metal Production Process Controllers
NIC 2008	24109	Manufacture of other basic iron and steel n.e.c
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-8.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
4	http://www.jobsjunction.info/professional-jobs/smile-management-solutions-recruitment-2014-furnace-operator-india-44524
5	http://www.ibef.org/industry/steel.aspx
6	www.censusindia.gov.in

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