Hard Skills
AdvancedMolten Metal Tapping OperationsThe specialized skill of operating hydraulic drills and mud guns to open and seal blast furnace tapholes for the controlled release of molten iron.
IntermediateHigh-Temperature Safety Protocol AdherenceStrict compliance with safety standards for working near molten metal, including the correct use of heat-resistant personal protective equipment (PPE).
IntermediateFurnace Pressure and Flow MonitoringThe ability to interpret sensor data and visual cues to manage the flow rate of iron and slag during the cast.
IntermediateTrough and Runner MaintenanceMaintaining the refractory linings of the channels that transport molten metal from the furnace to ladles.
AdvancedEmergency Hazard RecognitionIdentifying early warning signs of equipment failure, taphole breakthroughs, or gas leaks and executing rapid shutdown procedures.