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8181.1 - auger press operator

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8181.3 - clay kiln burner

8181.3.1 - clay products dry kiln operator

8181.3.2 - tunnel kiln operator

8181.4 - drawing kiln operator

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tunnel kiln operator

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clay kiln burner

tunnel kiln operator

Concept overview

Code

8181.3.2

Description

Tunnel kiln operators control preheating chambers and tunnel kilns to preheat and bake clay products, such as bricks, sewer popes, mosaic, ceramic or quarry tiles. They observe gauges and instruments and adjust by turning valves if necessary. They pull loaded kiln cars in and out of the heaters and move them to a sorting area.

Alternative Labels

clay tunnel kiln operative

clay tunnel kiln operator

dryer kiln operative

dryer kiln operator

drying tunnel operator

tunnel kiln operative

tunnel kiln worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

monitor manufacturing impact observe products' behaviour under processing conditions optimise production processes parameters preheat kiln car tend tunnel kiln transfer kiln-baked products

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust measuring machines operate drying blowers pallets loading polish clay products tend drawing kiln tend drying tunnels types of tile use measurement instruments write batch record documentation

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Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2ecbed9c-0143-4cc9-b047-d1746aeec206

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released