wood drying kiln operator

Wood drying kiln operators control the process of applying heat to moist or 'green' wood in order to obtain usable dry wood. Depending on the type of kiln, the drying operator will be responsible for moving the wood into and out of the kiln, temperature control, and ventilation.

Alternative Labels

drying kiln operator

drying kiln specialist

drying kiln technician

dry kiln operator

dry kiln specialist

dry kiln technician

wood-drying kiln operator

wood-drying kiln specialist

wood-drying kiln technician

wood drying kiln operative

wood drying kiln operator

wood drying kiln specialist

wood drying kiln technician

wood drying 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

acclimatise timber apply wood kiln drying technologies control kiln firing dry wood handle timber handle timber-based products heat materials identify drying defects in wood load materials into furnace manage kiln ventilation measure furnace temperature prepare kiln schedules stack timber wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

construction products kiln types timber products types of wood wood moisture content wood products

Optional Skills and Competences

assess felled timber quality assess felled timber volume clean equipment distinguish wood quality drive timber piles identify hazards in the workplace inspect quality of products keep records of work progress manage timber stocks measure parts of manufactured products monitor gauge monitor storage space move treated wood operate forklift operate grappler perform kiln maintenance prepare wood production reports record production data for quality control report defective manufacturing materials work as a team in a hazardous environment

Optional Knowledge

industrial heating systems methods of drying timber ventilation systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/44b0f118-2a70-4eec-b301-89d7fd84a3d0

Status

released

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