Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
Furnace operator operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment.
Furnace operator monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards, press and adjust the controls to activate, set, and regulate the equipment according to specifications. The operators record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books.
Their daily tasks include controlling machines, and processes, identifying objects, actions, and events, inspecting equipment, structures, and materials, handling, and moving objects, and reviewing information from the materials. The furnace operator adjust temperature controls of the ovens or other heating equipment, and clear the equipment jams.
The educational qualifications required for this position include High School Diploma with previous work experience. The skills necessary to perform are operations monitoring, active listening, critical thinking, and controlling operations.
To get a successful furnace operator jobs in India, one must have a good knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, raw materials, production processes, relevant equipment etc. Also, the candidate must be proficient in various softwares such as Database user interface, industrial control software, spreadsheet software, word processing software etc. Some of the career options for kettle operator jobs are - Kiln Operator, Lime Kiln, Oven Operator, Dry Kiln Operator, Dryer Feeder.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- ITI Course Furnace Operator
- NSQF Level 4 Blast Furnace Operator
- Certificate Furnace Operator
Tasks
- Weigh or measure specified amounts of ingredients or materials for processing, using devices such as scales and calipers.
- Press and adjust controls to activate, set, and regulate equipment according to specifications.
- Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards.
- Read and interpret work orders and instructions to determine work assignments, process specifications, and production schedules.
- Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books.
- Confer with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or to resolve production problems.
- Examine or test samples of processed substances, or collect samples for laboratory testing, to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, using scrapers, solvents, air hoses, oil, and hand tools.
- Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, handtrucks, or hoists.
- Stop equipment and clear blockages or jams, using fingers, wire, or hand tools.
Progression Routes
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