Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders work in the field of
metallurgy, which is a branch of materials science that deals with the
study of metals and their properties. They typically work in a factory
or industrial setting and may be employed by companies that produce
metals for use in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace,
construction, and electronics. Their geoscience-related duties include:
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Operating and maintaining the equipment used to refine metal ores
and alloys.
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Regulating temperature, pressure, and other variables to ensure that
the refining process goes smoothly.
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Collecting samples of molten metal for testing.
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Recording data and maintaining detailed logs of the refining
process, including the quantity of raw materials used and metals
produced.
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Communicating with other members of the team, including scientists
and engineers, to ensure that the refining process is running
smoothly.
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