Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, & Kettle Operators & Tenders

Also called: Dry Kiln Operator, Furnace Operator, Kiln Fireman, Kiln 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:

Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards.
Confer with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or to resolve production problems.
Press and adjust controls to activate, set, and regulate equipment according to specifications.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving