Hard Skills
IntermediateFurnace Tapping OperationsThe execution of opening and closing furnace tapholes to release molten metal and slag using pneumatic drills and mud guns.
IntermediateTaphole Refractory MaintenanceApplying refractory materials and using mud guns to seal and repair the furnace taphole after metal discharge.
FoundationalThermal PPE MasteryCorrect selection and usage of specialized heat-resistant gear including aluminized suits, face shields, and gaiters.
FoundationalSlag ManagementIdentifying and diverting non-metallic waste (slag) from molten metal flows during the tapping process.
FoundationalHigh-Temperature MonitoringUsing pyrometers and immersion probes to measure molten metal temperature prior to tapping.