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Pig-Machine Operator

DOT Code: 514.362-010

Industry: steel & rel.
Alternate Titles: mold-car operator

Operates pig machine to pour molten iron into molds to cast pig iron: Starts conveyor that positions mold under spout of pig-machine ladle. Moves controls to tilt ladle, allowing molten iron to flow into mold. Observes filling operation to detect sticking of molten iron to inside of molds, and signals Lime Mixer Tender (steel & rel.) to spray additional lime on walls of molds. Performs maintenance, such as relining iron runners, repairing pig machine chains, and replacing broken molds, using handtools, bars, and jib crane.

GOE: 06.02.10 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77