Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders operate or tend heating equipment for activities such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.
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- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
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What do they typically do
- Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books
- Use devices like scales and calipers to weigh or measure specific amounts of ingredients or materials for processing
- Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, using scrapers, solvents, air hoses, oil, and hand tools
- Read and interpret work orders and instructions to determine work assignments, process requirements, and production schedules
- Examine or test samples of processed substances, or collect samples for laboratory testing to make sure they meet requirements
- Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to find deviations from standards
- Meet with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or resolve production problems
- Press and adjust controls to start, set, and control equipment according to specifications
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Opening 178
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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