Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, & Kettle Operators & Tenders
Also called:
Kiln Operator, Furnace Operator, Fireman, Lime Kiln and Recausticizing Operator
What they do:
Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities, such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.
On the job, you would:
- Weigh or measure specified amounts of ingredients or materials for processing, using devices such as scales and calipers.
- Press and adjust controls in order to activate, set, and regulate equipment according to specifications.
- Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights in order to detect deviations from standards.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Cooperation
- Integrity
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$35,530
per year, on average
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