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

What Does a Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards.
• 2Confer with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or to resolve production problems.
• 3Press and adjust controls to activate, set, and regulate equipment according to specifications.
• 4Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books.
• 5Read and interpret work orders and instructions to determine work assignments, process specifications, and production schedules.
• 6Examine or test samples of processed substances, or collect samples for laboratory testing, to ensure conformance to specifications.
• 7Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, handtrucks, or hoists.

Required Skills

• Inventory tracking software
• Machine operation software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Salary