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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Acid Dipper jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 1 Acid Dipper jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Acid Dipper do?

  Tasks required include:

  • Charges furnace, operates controls to regulate furnace temperature, and adds oxidising, alloying and fluxing agents as required.
  • Withdraws samples of molten metal for analysis, taps slag from surface of molten metal and directs flow of molten metal into casts.
  • Sets rolling speed, tension and space between rolls, guides the metal to and from rollers, and monitors the rolling process to detect irregularities, and ensure that the gauge and finish match required specifications.
  • Operates equipment to remove dirt, scale and other surface impurities by immersion in chemical solution.
  • Heats metal or metal articles in furnace, allows to cool for a specified time or quenches in brine, oil or water to harden, reduces brittleness and restores ductility.
  • Operates piercing, extruding, pressing and other metal processing equipment to shape and treat metal or metal articles.
  • Coats metal parts and articles electrolytically, forms metal articles by electro- and vacuum-deposition, dips and sprays articles with another metal, plastic powder or material and treats articles chemically to produce desired finishes.

• What are the entry requirements for a Acid Dipper?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job. Vocational qualifications at Level 2 and 3 in relevant areas, including metal and materials processing and finishing. are available.