A professional who weighs alloy, shot, or strips of metal to obtain specified amounts required by furnace operator, using platform scale. Respnsibilities include:

• Cuts bar stock to specified lengths, using power saw.
• Stamps code on bar to indicate alloy and heat number.
• Places pelletized metal in barrels.
• Records weight and kind of metals issued in logbook.
• Delivers specified metal to furnace operator, using handtruck or industrial truck.
• May verify incoming metal shipments against invoice, store metal, and maintain inventory of metal on hand.