All about the metallurgy profession

The thesis “all professions are important, all professions are needed” remains no less true than at the time of its appearance. However, it is necessary to take into account the nuances of a particular field of activity. It is useful to know in general terms and everything about the profession of a metallurgist, about his activities.

From the very beginning, it is worth saying that the profession of a metallurgist is very ancient and modern at the same time. Already in the "hoary antiquity" people could not do without the melting of metals. And a number of products created in the past shock even our contemporaries with mastery of execution. But at the same time, metallurgy of the 21st century cannot do without extremely advanced technologies. For a long time no one, for example, has been limited to visual control of metal melting - the process is controlled by sophisticated instruments.

But a description of the work of a metallurgist is unthinkable without pointing to its immense, enduring importance. The courage of the pilots, the insight of statesmen, the original plot moves of writers and scriptwriters, the ingenious plans of military leaders - all this is unthinkable and has no value if there is no metal. Goods in the distribution network (and the distribution network itself) will disappear, all buildings will gradually decay and collapse. It will not be possible to cure a runny nose, or send a letter (either by mail or by e-mail), sew clothes or find out the weather forecast, grow a crop or build, repair a house. The whole civilization will collapse, no investments, political technologies, etc. from the same series will help.

Describing the most necessary metallurgical specialties, it is worth warning that all of them are included in the list of harmful work in any country. The only difference is who does what and how tightly contacts the most dangerous factors when melting metal. It is customary to distinguish especially major metallurgists. These specialists act as the main coordinators in production and are more likely to be in the management link.

It is customary to divide metallurgists into specialists in the field of ferrous metals and in the field of non-ferrous metallurgy. These are so different specializations that the transition between them is extremely difficult and requires high-quality retraining.

Also worth noting:

• steelworkers (directly performing basic operations during steel melting);

• smelters (engaged in the smelting of various types of metals);

• furnace kiln operators (monitoring timely waste disposal);

• pourers (responsible for the distribution of liquid metal or alloy by mold);

• heaters (engaged in preparing furnaces for work in general, and not just by heating itself - this is a whole art);

• crane drivers (moving hot metal around the workshop is more difficult than any construction products or large workpieces in conventional production);

• engineers in the field of metallurgy (they are engaged in improving efficiency, creating new technologies, protecting the environment, and so on).

Chief metallurgist:

• manages the entire technological process as a whole;

• supports the provision of technological norms and standards, deadlines;

• busy developing promising technologies that increase overall efficiency;

• coordinates the creation of design and engineering documentation;

• calculates the main technological parameters of production;

• defines the main operating modes and optimal load of workplaces;

• prepares new and reconstructed production facilities for launch;

• coordinates scientific, practical and theoretical research on the entrusted object.

The assistant steelworker:

• prepares basic tools and equipment for smelting;

• prepares materials for refueling furnaces;

• tidies up the workplace;

• helps to change electrodes and lining a melting furnace;

• breaks gutters and funnels during operation;

• cleans the hearth of toxins (alone or with other people).

Ferroalloy smelter of the 6th category:

• manages the preparation and loading of the mixture into the furnace;

• gives instructions on how to use electrodes, what mode of operation to set;

• monitors equipment, evaluates its serviceability;

• takes samples;

• deals with documentary accounting based on the results of swimming trunks

• determines how much energy should be spent per hour and the charge is processed;

• adjusts the course of the heat if necessary.

The specifics of work in the metallurgical industry makes such qualities as physical strength, endurance and resistance to temperature extremes very relevant. Only people who have a strong will and full self-discipline will be able to fulfill their duties well. Of course, attention to detail is important. Any nuance can lead to very unpleasant consequences both for the employees themselves and for the enterprise as a whole.

It follows that the responsibility in the metallurgical sphere is no less than in aviation, in rail transport, in petrochemicals or in detective investigations. And in a number of professions - even higher. The metallurgist must be decisive, and in some cases he will have to take responsibility, not waiting until a decision is made by the leaders. This work categorically does not fit:

• with problems with the musculoskeletal system;

• with neuropsychic disorders of any kind and severity;

• for patients with circulatory and hematopoietic disorders;

• for people with hormonal and cardiovascular disorders;

• for any problems with the respiratory system, liver, eyesight, hearing, smelling;

• with neoplasms (even benign 100%).

The training of metallurgical engineers is carried out in:

• MISIS;

• Lipetsk Technical University;

• Samara Technical University;

• Don Technical University.

Steelmakers are trained at the Lipetsk and Magnitogorsk Technical Universities. In Lipetsk, you can also become a ferroalloy caster. Special secondary training in the field of metallurgy is carried out by:

• Vladikavkaz Mining and Metallurgical College;

• Metallurgical College (Lipetsk);

• specialized technical school of Novokuznetsk;

• South Ural College;

• Krasnoyarsk Industrial and Metallurgical College;

• Novosibirsk College of Technology;

• Orsk College of Engineering;

• Syzran Polytechnic College;

• Metallurgical College in Taganrog;

• College of Engineering in Tula;

• Engineering College of Rubtsovsk;

• Chrysostom Industrial College;

• Volkhov Aluminum College.

The income of a metallurgical engineer in Russia is most in the Magadan region. Before taxes, it is about 150 thousand rubles. The Amur region, which took the second place of honor, has an indicator of 75 thousand. Next come:

• Irkutsk (70);

• Kemerovo (66);

• Krasnodar (50);

• Ryazan (35);

• Samara and Saratov regions (30).

For comparison, the income of steelmakers on average is as follows:

• Bashkiria - about 900 thousand;

• Ivanovo region - 744;

• Lipetsk region - 680;

• Samara region - 377;

• Tula - 330;

• Udmurtia - 140;

• Voronezh region - 135 thousand.