Ferro Silicon Tapper Operator: Lead Safe, Efficient Tapping

KUWAIT STEEL; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 6,696 - 11,160; Full time

Job summary

Kuwait Steel in Kuwait is seeking a Tapper Operator for the Ferro Silicon Plant to safely manage furnace tapping, control molten metal and slag flow, and maximize metal recovery while complying with safety and quality standards.

You will oversee tapping operations, ensure equipment readiness, lead the tapping team, and report abnormalities to the shift supervisor. Experience in heavy industrial tapping and high-temperature processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Certificate or Diploma in Metallurgical Processes, Industrial Operations, Production Operations, Mechanical, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Make Sure tap hole in good condition.
• Cleanliness of runner (Routine).
• Tapping area cleanliness (Spillages).
• Preparing molds/metal beds.
• Number of tapping in a shift required.
• Controlling and leading tapping team.
• Maximum metal draining out properly (recovery in a shift).
• Open and closing equipment, machine and materials readiness.
• Tap Hole repairing if required.
• Reporting abnormal tap hole conditions to Shift Incharge.
• Monitor and control metal bed fines.
• Crane operating and metal lifting.
• Control of metal loss tapped from furnace.
• Slag rearrangement.
• Assisting other section works.
• Control of unnecessary consumption.

Skills

Tap hole opening/closing

Molten metal flow control

Slag handling

Equipment inspection

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Record keeping

Education

Vocational/Technical Certificate

Diploma in Metallurgical/Industrial Operations

Mechanical discipline knowledge

Tools

Tapping tools

Drilling equipment

Mud gun equipment

Crane operation

Job description

Kuwait Steel in Kuwait is seeking a Tapper Operator for the Ferro Silicon Plant to safely manage furnace tapping, control molten metal and slag flow, and maximize metal recovery while complying with safety and quality standards.

You will oversee tapping operations, ensure equipment readiness, lead the tapping team, and report abnormalities to the shift supervisor. Experience in heavy industrial tapping and high-temperature processes is preferred.