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.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Coordinating and monitoring the operation of a particular aspect of metal processing production through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central control room;
(b) Operating multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process metals;
(c) Observing computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify specified processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments;
(d) Coordinating and supervising production crew such as machine and process operators, assistants and helpers;
(e) Starting up and shutting down the production system in cases of emergency or as required by schedule;
(f) Providing and organising training for members of production crew;
(g) Maintaining shift log of production and other data and preparing production and other reports.