A professional who operates battery of gas-fired stoves to supply heated airblast to blast furnace. Respnsibilities include:

• Turns gas valves and ignites burners in combustion chamber of stove, using torch.
• Observes temperature records, and moves controls to close gas and chimney valves when heat inside stove reaches specified temperature.
• Opens valves on stove allowing air from blowing engine to pass through hot-blast stove into furnace.
• Adjusts stove controls to maintain specified temperature of airblast.
• Alternates operation among stoves in battery to provide continuous blast of hot air.
• Cleans carbon and dirt from flues to prevent internal explosions.
• Inspects cooling and washing equipment for leaks.
• Assists furnace crew in casting hot metal and flushing slag from furnace.