Smelter ferroalloy

1. General characteristics of the profession

Works at the enterprises of mechanical engineering and metal working. In smelting furnaces, melts iron and cast iron alloys, according to a given recipe, takes samples of the liquid metal and determines its readiness for release. Pour metal into forms.

2. Requirements for the individual characteristics of a specialist

For the activities required: physical endurance; skillful hands; spatial imagination; precise eye; ability to read blueprints; precise coordination of movements; caution.

3. Medical contraindications

The work is not recommended for people with: diseases of the musculoskeletal system; severe diseases of the organs of vision; hearing severe forms of hypertension and diseases of the central nervous system; of cardio-vascular system; skin diseases; allergic diseases; deformation of the fingers; chronic infectious diseases.

4. Requirements for: professional training

Must know: the composition of the charge, casting properties and the composition of the melted metals and alloys; temperature and melting conditions; properties of refractory materials used for the repair of furnaces.

5. Related professions

The smelter of non-ferrous and precious metals, the caster of metal and plastic products is the rolling mill operator.