Laboratory Furnace Operator

Industry:
IT/Computer – Other IT/Computer
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On Site

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform start up and cool down procedures on the furnaces

  • Constant monitoring of furnaces parameters

  • Control power to the furnace with defined curves

  • Oversee the loading of raw materials into the furnace

  • Operate pumps, valves and furnace equipment

  • Operate furnace hydraulics

  • Supervise the unloading of product once sufficiently cooled

  • Report defective equipment

  • Adherence to Safety, Environmental and Health regulations

  • Coordinate housekeeping duties

  • Management of the Furnace equipment and operational procedures

  • Manage risk by identifying potential failures and offering solutions to remedy risk

  • Manage consumables and spares to ensure that production runs smoothly

  • Compile shift report including general incidents and delays

  • Investigate incidents and communicate findings and possible solutions timeously

  • Manage quality standards in accordance with set targets and guidelines

  • Knowledge in gas release and management of this during melts

  • Oxygen free melting

  • Casting materials in small and batch form

  • Granulation of materials

  • Understanding of alloys and reaction in melting processes

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