Cupola Furnace Controller - Iron Production Lead

Tyler Pipe; Texas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

McWane's Tyler Pipe division is seeking a Cupola Controller in Tyler, TX. You will monitor furnace parameters, run startup/shutdown procedures, and perform routine inspections to ensure safe, efficient production and quality iron.

Responsibilities include chemistry adjustments, sample analysis every 30 minutes, and maintaining comprehensive records while coordinating with operators, maintenance, and supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating a Cupola furnace or similar equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of cupola operations, including chemistry adjustments, slag management, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a hot, noisy, and dusty environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting operational data and chemistry analyses.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety rules/procedures.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and regulate cupola furnace parameters, including temperature, wind rate, and slag flow, ensuring optimal production.
• Oversee start-up and shutdown procedures, including tapping, ramming, and bottom-dropping processes.
• Perform periodic inspections of tuyeres, water systems, and furnace components to ensure safe operations.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues, including freeze-ups and power failures.
• Perform and verify chemistry adjustments to meet iron specifications and collect samples for analysis.
• Maintain detailed records of chemistry analyses, temperature readings and production parameters.
• Coordinate with Cupola Operators, Supervisors and maintenance teams to prioritize activities.
• Ensure environmental compliance and timely escalation of deviations.
• Maintain production logs and participate in safety training and process improvements.

Skills

Cupola operation

Chemistry adjustments

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Reading data

PPE adherence

Job description

McWane's Tyler Pipe division is seeking a Cupola Controller in Tyler, TX. You will monitor furnace parameters, run startup/shutdown procedures, and perform routine inspections to ensure safe, efficient production and quality iron.

Responsibilities include chemistry adjustments, sample analysis every 30 minutes, and maintaining comprehensive records while coordinating with operators, maintenance, and supervision.