Metal furnace operator, Kaiwhakahaere mīhini whakawera maitai
Also known as
- Melter tapper, tapper, furnace tapper, melting operator
Metal furnace operators use furnaces to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce certain types of steel.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$65K to $112K
Most common
$136K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Metal furnace operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in foundries and production plants
- may work in hot, noisy and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- use furnaces to melt metal
- monitor gauges to keep conditions safe
- adjust temperature controls
- adjust gas and electricity flow
- adjust coolant flow
- prepare materials for melting
- measure materials
- collect samples for quality testing
- record temperatures and production data
- follow safety rules
Practical
Investigative
Organised
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You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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