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Supervisor, Blast Furnace

DOT Code: 519.132-010

Industry: steel & rel.
Alternate Titles: blower, blast furnace

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operation of blast furnace to produce molten pig iron: Directs workers in charging furnace with specified amounts of raw materials, such as iron ore, coke, and limestone. Observes color of molten metal through tuyeres, or reads pyrometer and orders changes in furnace temperature and pressure. Estimates amounts of ferrosilicon, manganese, and phosphorous to add to molten metal to obtain specified type of pig iron. Directs workers in flushing and tapping furnace and in positioning ladles to receive molten metal. Observes color of molten metal flowing in runners during casting operations to determine quality of iron. Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title.

GOE: 06.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77