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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
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tunnel kiln operator

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clay kiln burner

tunnel kiln operator

Description

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 operator

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

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