Furnace Operator at African Industries Group (AIG)

As a Furnace Operator at African Steel Mill, you will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of furnaces crucial to the rolling mill operations. Reporting to the Shift In-charge or Supervisor in the Rolling Mill department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of furnaces to maintain the required temperature and pressure for rolling processes.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for furnace operation and maintenance.
• Maintaining the required temperature & pressure for rolling.
• Regulate the temperature of the furnace during breakdown to avoid billet sticking etc.
• Work in coordination with the repair team during furnace repair.
• Organizing necessary refractory materials bricks, mortar, tools, etc. for repair/patchwork in the furnace.
• Coordinating the operation of charging (pushing) and discharging (ejection).
• Inform any abnormality tothe Shift In-charges
• Responsible for maintaining proper discipline with the contractor and his employees.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, HSE, PPE systems, and procedures and aim at Zero accidents.
• Coordinate, set up, and implement procedures and records confirming to ISO for Rolling Mill.
• Carry out any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements 

Must have 2 year experience as a Furnace Operator in Rolling Mill.