tunnel kiln operator

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.

ESCO Code

8181.3.2

NACE Code

23.3 - Manufacture of clay building materials

Alternative Labels

dryer kiln operator

clay tunnel kiln operative

drying tunnel operator

clay tunnel kiln operator

tunnel kiln operative

tunnel kiln worker

dryer kiln operative

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

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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