Rod Mill Laborer - Prysmian Group - Distans - Globalt

Position Overview Maintain the melting rate of the shaft furnace while ensuring correct oxygen content and molten metal temperature. Ensure that the holding furnace level is maintained at approximately ½ full. (3-5 tons) Maintain, clean, and repair furnace burners, tap hole, launders, slag vessel, holding furnace, pour pot, and other furnace-related equipment as required. Essential Job Functions Performs routine check furnace burners, tap hole, spouts, launders, and holding furnace exit for blockage. Maintains all furnace related critical and in-process controls within specified ranges. Maintains oxygen content by using air addition manifold located in lower launder Calibrates CO analyzers at the beginning of the day shift operation and any other times when there is a question of possible malfunctioning Performs routine check lines, hoses, and associated equipment for air and gas leaks Diagnoses problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment Performs other related duties as required and assigned