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Furnace Operator (Nonferrous Metal)

Aliases: Furnace Worker

Industry/Sector(s): Iron and Steel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks aFurnace Operator (Nonferrous Metal) is expected to perform include:

• Operating the furnace to heat aluminium slabs and fabricated forms to specified temperature for rolling or processing

• Setting the furnace controls to regulate temperatures and heating time

• Starting the conveyors and opening the furnace doors to admit slabs, plate, sheet, and coil

• Signalling Overhead Crane Operator to uncover soaking pits and lower ingots into them

• Observing pyrometer and adjusting rheostat controls to maintain temperature between specified limits

• Measuring temperature of the product to determine the need for adjusting furnace temperature or timing cycle, using thermal instruments and charts

• Removing material from furnace, using crane, or signalling Overhead Crane Operator to transfer it to next station

• Recording the time and production data

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• It requires one to be on their feet

• Mayhandle a team

• Local travelling is a part of this job

• Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

• Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• Iron and steel companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

• Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

ITI graduate

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

• Competent in operating a metal furnace

• Knowledgeable about switches and controls

• Well-versed with operation procedures and protocol

• Knowledge about safety guidelines and adhering to them

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ²

• Biju Patnaik National Steel Institute

• Tata Steel

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://msme.gov.in/Outcome_Budget-2007-08-SSI.pdf

http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/sido/ktdgi01x.htm

http://msme.gov.in/ssi-ar-eng-2006-07.pdf

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/trade-syllabus.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper à Technician à Furnace Operator (Nonferrous Metal) à Process Supervisor à Process Manager

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

• For candidates with 2 to 4 years of experience – ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 8,000 per month

• For candidates with over 5 years of experience or more – ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 10,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁵

Iron and steel companiesin India

KEYWORDS

• Furnace Worker

• Furnace Handler

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3135.0900	Furnace Operator (Nonferrous Metal)
ISCO 2008	3135	Metal Production Process Controllers
NIC 2008	24202; 24209	Manufacture of Aluminium from alumina and by other methods and products of aluminium and alloys; Manufacture of other non-ferrous metals n.e.c.
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 8
2	http://www.bpnsi.org/academics.htm http://careers.tatasteelindia.com/working-with-us/learning-and-development.asp
3	http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/furnace-operator-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm
4	http://www.ibef.org/industry/steel.aspx http://www.iisssc.org/industry_outlook.html
5	http://www.jobsat.com/s-furnace-operator-jobs-in-india http://info.shine.com/list-of-iron-and-steel-companies/22.html http://www.ibef.org/industry/steel/showcase http://indiaonestop.com/iron&steel.htm

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