Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
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.
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Salary Information
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders: $47,010 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Lubricate production equipment. | General |
| Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. | General |
| Clear equipment jams. | General |
| Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. | General |
| Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production. | General |
| Load materials into production equipment. | General |
| Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production. | General |
| Replace worn equipment components. | General |
| Direct operational or production activities. | General |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Machine operation software | Industrial control software |