وردەکاری (التفاصيل مع الوصف الوظيفي)
Role Description: Ladle Knitting Helper
The Ladle Knitting Helper is responsible for the physical preparation and refractory maintenance of the steel ladles. This role ensures that every ladle is clean, properly lined, and preheated to prevent "skull" formation (solidified steel) and to ensure the safety of molten metal transport. You will support the Ladle Man in replacing nozzles, repairing linings, and ensuring the slide-gate systems are functional.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in a Steel Melting Shop (SMS), specifically working with ladles or refractory materials.
- Refractory Skills: Knowledge of refractory bricks, mortars, and castable materials used in high-temperature environments.
- Tool Handling: Proficient in using pneumatic chippers, grinding machines, and refractory mixing equipment.
- Physical Strength: High physical stamina required for manual demolition of old refractory and handling heavy materials.
- Safety Awareness: Understanding of the dangers of "wet" ladles (moisture causing explosions) and the importance of thorough drying.
- Willingness to work in shifts.
Language
- Kurdish (required)
- English (is plus)
Key Responsibilities
- Ladle Cleaning: Remove slag and "skull" (leftover solidified steel) from the ladle rim and walls after a casting cycle.
- Refractory Repair (Knitting): Assist in "knitting" or patching the refractory lining using mortar and bricks to extend the ladle’s life.
- Nozzle & Well Block Set-up: Assist in the installation of the inner and outer nozzles and ensure the seating of the well block is airtight.
- Ladle Preheating: Operate the gas/oil burners to preheat the ladle to the required temperature before it receives molten steel from the induction furnace.
- Slide-Gate Support: Assist in the assembly and cleaning of the slide-gate mechanism to ensure smooth opening/closing during casting.
- Material Preparation: Mix refractory cements and castables to the correct consistency for repairs.
- Porous Plug Maintenance: Help clean and check the porous plug (used for argon purging) to ensure it is not blocked.
- Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and dry ladle preparation bay to prevent any moisture contact with molten steel.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all PPE requirements, especially when working around hot ladles and using high-speed cleaning tools.